Definition of bourbon

"bourbon" in the noun sense

1. Bourbon

a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)

2. bourbon

whiskey distilled from a mash of corn and malt and rye and aged in charred oak barrels

3. Bourbon

a member of the European royal family that ruled France

4. Bourbon, Bourbon dynasty

a European royal line that ruled in France (from 1589-1793) and Spain and Naples and Sicily

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Quotations for bourbon

Orthodoxy is the Bourbon of the world of thought. It learns not, neither can it forget. [ Professor Huxley ]

Fame confers a rank above that of gentleman and of kings. As soon as she issues her patent of nobility, it matters not a straw whether the recipient be the son of a Bourbon or of it tallow-chandler. [ Bulwer-Lytton ]

bourbon in Scrabble®

The word bourbon is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 11

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters bourbon:

BOURBON
(94 = 44 + 50)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

bourbon

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word bourbon

BOURBON
(94 = 44 + 50)
BOURBON
(92 = 42 + 50)
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BOURBON
(86 = 36 + 50)
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
(84 = 34 + 50)
BOURBON
(83 = 33 + 50)
BOURBON
(80 = 30 + 50)
BOURBON
(80 = 30 + 50)
BOURBON
(78 = 28 + 50)
BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
(76 = 26 + 50)
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
(68 = 18 + 50)
BOURBON
(67 = 17 + 50)
BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
(63 = 13 + 50)
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BOURBON
(63 = 13 + 50)
BOURBON
(63 = 13 + 50)
BOURBON
(62 = 12 + 50)

The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In bourbon

BOURBON
(94 = 44 + 50)
BOURBON
(92 = 42 + 50)
BOURBON
(92 = 42 + 50)
BOURBON
(86 = 36 + 50)
BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
(84 = 34 + 50)
BOURBON
(83 = 33 + 50)
BOURBON
(80 = 30 + 50)
BOURBON
(80 = 30 + 50)
BOURBON
(78 = 28 + 50)
BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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bourbon in Words With Friends™

The word bourbon is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters bourbon:

BOURBON
(116 = 81 + 35)
BOURBON
(116 = 81 + 35)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

bourbon

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word bourbon

BOURBON
(116 = 81 + 35)
BOURBON
(116 = 81 + 35)
BOURBON
(104 = 69 + 35)
BOURBON
(95 = 60 + 35)
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
(51 = 16 + 35)
BOURBON
(51 = 16 + 35)
BOURBON
(50 = 15 + 35)

The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In bourbon

BOURBON
(116 = 81 + 35)
BOURBON
(116 = 81 + 35)
BOURBON
(104 = 69 + 35)
BOURBON
(95 = 60 + 35)
BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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BOURBON
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Words within the letters of bourbon

2 letter words in bourbon (5 words)

3 letter words in bourbon (12 words)

4 letter words in bourbon (5 words)

5 letter words in bourbon (1 word)

7 letter words in bourbon (1 word)

bourbon + 1 blank (1 word)

Words containing the sequence bourbon

Words that start with bourbon (2 words)

Words with bourbon in them (1 word)

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