Meaning of the word rum in English

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rum

US /rʌm/

UK /rʌm/

an alcoholic spirit distilled from sugar cane residues or molasses.

Example:

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He ordered a glass of dark rum.

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The cake was flavored with a hint of rum.

odd, strange, or peculiar.

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He had a rather rum look on his face.

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There's something rum about this whole situation.

Synonym:

odd strange peculiar queer unusual

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