1. A sweet liqueur flavored with the dried peel of bitter oranges, typically orange in color but also available in other colors.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the liqueur brand or the island of origin.; Also spelled 'curacao' without the cedilla in English.

Examples

• She ordered a curaçao-based cocktail at the bar.
• The bartender added a splash of blue curaçao to the margarita.
• Curaçao is a popular ingredient in tropical drinks.
• He enjoyed the sweet, citrus notes of the curaçao liqueur.
• The recipe called for orange curaçao and rum.