eggnog

Etymology

American English c. 1775, from egg + nog. The second element may be nog (“strong ale”) or a shortened form of noggin (“small, carved wooden mug used to serve alcohol”).

noun

  1. A beverage based on milk, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; often made alcoholic with rum, brandy, or whisky; popular at Christmas.

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