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tonic water

noun

Definition of TONIC WATER

: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime

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First Known Use of TONIC WATER

1903

Rhymes with TONIC WATER

above water, alma mater, casual water, Derwent Water, heavy water, holy water, imperator, in deep water, milk-and-water, mineral water, quinine water, river otter, running water, soda water, teeter-totter, toilet water, underwater

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