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COCKTAIL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cocktail
1, record 1, English, cocktail
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A preparation of food, usually served as an appetiser at the beginning of a meal. 1, record 1, English, - cocktail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
crab cocktail, lobster cocktail, prawn cocktail, seafood cocktail, shrimp cocktail 2, record 1, English, - cocktail
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coupe
1, record 1, French, coupe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cocktail 2, record 1, French, cocktail
calque, see observation, masculine noun
- coquetel 3, record 1, French, coquetel
calque, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] hors-d'œuvre froid, fait d'ingrédients divers et d'une présentation décorative [...] 4, record 1, French, - coupe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cocktail; coquetel : Cet emploi est critiqué au Québec. 5, record 1, French, - coupe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
coupe de fruits de mer 5, record 1, French, - coupe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
crevettes en coupe 6, record 1, French, - coupe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mixed Drinks
- Beverages
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cocktail
1, record 2, English, cocktail
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice or cream. 2, record 2, English, - cocktail
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cocktails
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cocktail
1, record 2, French, cocktail
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coquetel 1, record 2, French, coquetel
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- coquetèle 2, record 2, French, coquet%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boisson composée d'un ou plusieurs alcools mélangés avec du jus de fruits, du soda ou du sirop. 3, record 2, French, - cocktail
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cócteles
- Bebidas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cóctel
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%B3ctel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- coctel 1, record 2, Spanish, coctel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bebida compuesta de una mezcla de licores a la que se añaden por lo común otros ingredientes. 2, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3ctel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cóctel; coctel: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que en las informaciones sobre el mundo de la alimentación y la gastronomía, tanto en medios especializados como en los generalistas, es frecuente encontrar extranjerismos innecesarios que tienen alternativas en español. Entre ellos cabe destacar [los términos] "cóctel" y "coctel"[, alternativas al extranjerismo] "cocktail" [...] 3, record 2, Spanish, - c%C3%B3ctel
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-09-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Warfare
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Airborne Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cocktail
1, record 3, English, cocktail
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In electronic warfare, a predetermined mix of expendable stores controlled by a dispense program. 1, record 3, English, - cocktail
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cocktail: designation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel. 2, record 3, English, - cocktail
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Guerre électronique
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Forces aéroportées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cocktail
1, record 3, French, cocktail
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte de la guerre électronique, mélange prédéterminé de charges largables contrôlé par un logiciel de largage. 1, record 3, French, - cocktail
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cocktail : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 2, record 3, French, - cocktail
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-02-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Banquets and Receptions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cocktail party
1, record 4, English, cocktail%20party
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An informal or semiformal party or gathering, usually for conversation and during the cocktail hour, at which drinks, especially alcoholic drinks, are a major item. 1, record 4, English, - cocktail%20party
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réceptions et banquets
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cocktail
1, record 4, French, cocktail
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coquetèle 1, record 4, French, coquet%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réunion où l'on boit des cocktails. 1, record 4, French, - cocktail
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On trouve parfois la graphie francisée coquetèle. 1, record 4, French, - cocktail
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Banquetes y recepciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cóctel
1, record 4, Spanish, c%C3%B3ctel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-10-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cocktail
1, record 5, English, cocktail
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unofficial mixture of drugs, usually in solution, combined to achieve a specific purpose. 1, record 5, English, - cocktail
Record 5, Key term(s)
- drug cocktail
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cocktail
1, record 5, French, cocktail
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les observations des chercheurs de Biochem, le cocktail formé de 3TC et d'AZT provoque une mutation chez les souches du VIH qui résistent à l'AZT, les rendant de nouveau vulnérables à l'AZT, ralentissant du même coup la progression de la maladie. 1, record 5, French, - cocktail
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cocktail médicamenteux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- coctel
1, record 5, Spanish, coctel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- cóctel 2, record 5, Spanish, c%C3%B3ctel
correct, masculine noun
- cocktail 3, record 5, Spanish, cocktail
anglicism
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre con el que se designa la combinación [de medicamentos]. 3, record 5, Spanish, - coctel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La combinación de AZT, 3CT y un inhibidor de proteasa, [preferiblemente] indinavir se considera el mejor cóctel de medicamentos disponibles [en la actualidad]. 3, record 5, Spanish, - coctel
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-10-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- speedballing
1, record 6, English, speedballing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Injecting a mixture of cocaine and heroin. Time, March 22, 1982. 2, record 6, English, - speedballing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cocktail
1, record 6, French, cocktail
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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