vermouth

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

vermouth
    n 1: any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs;
         used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Vermuth \Ver"muth\, n. [F. vermout.]
   A liqueur made of white wine, absinthe, and various aromatic
   drugs, used to excite the appetite. [Written also
   {vermouth}.]
   [1913 Webster]