tonic

tonic
ton|ic [ˈtɔnık US ˈta:-] n
[Date: 1600-1700; : Greek; Origin: tonikos, from tonos; TONE1]
1.) [U and C] also 'tonic .water
a clear bitter-tastingdrink that you can mix with alcoholic drinks such as ↑gin or ↑vodka
▪ She sat and sipped a gin and tonic.
2.)
a drink that you have as a medicine to give you more energy or strength when you feel tired
▪ A lot of people need a tonic at the end of the winter.
3.) [C usually singular] BrE
something that makes you feel happy and full of energy
▪ A weekend by the sea was the perfect tonic.
4.)
a liquid that you put on your hair or skin to improve it and make it more healthy
▪ a herbal skin tonic
5.) [C usually singular] technical
the first note in a musical ↑scale of eight notes

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