"everclear" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From a brand name, from ever + clear. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ever|clear}} ever + clear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} everclear (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly US, dated, humorous, trademark) Any home-brewed grain alcohol, especially one with a dangerously high (chemically unstable) concentration of pure alcohol. Tags: US, dated, humorous, uncountable Synonyms (alcohol): jet fuel

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