Rhums

Part of speech: noun, plural

Definitions

1. A plural noun referring to types of distilled alcoholic beverages made from sugarcane byproducts such as molasses or sugarcane juice, often aged and flavored for consumption
2. Multiple varieties of a spirituous liquor derived from fermented and distilled sugarcane products, frequently used in cocktails or enjoyed neat
3. Various kinds of a tropical alcoholic drink produced by distilling fermented sugarcane molasses or juice, known for its distinctive sweet and spicy flavor profiles

Etymology: "Rhums" is simply the plural of "rhum," the French word for rum, so it counts as a plural form rather than a separate word with its own history. The singular "rhum" is the French term for the spirit made from sugarcane, and English speakers borrowed it as a name for specific styles or bottlings, which is why the plural appears when more than one kind is being discussed. In English, "rum" is the everyday word, while "rhum" usually signals a French or Caribbean-style product, often from the French-speaking islands such as Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Haiti.

Synonyms: rum