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Meaning of the word poteen in English

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poteen

US /pəˈtiːn/
UK /pɒˈtʃiːn/
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Noun

an alcoholic drink, typically Irish, distilled illicitly from potatoes or grain.

Example:
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The old man offered us a glass of homemade poteen.
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Selling poteen without a license is illegal.
Synonym:
moonshine hooch bootleg
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