shebeen

she·been  (sh-bn)

n.

An unlicensed drinking establishment, especially in Ireland, Scotland, and South Africa.

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[Irish Gaelic séibín, measure of grain, grain tax, bad ale, diminutive of séibe, mug, bottle.]

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shebeen or shebean

Noun

Scot, Irish, & S African a place where alcoholic drink is sold illegally [Irish Gaelic sībīn beer of poor quality]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

shebeen - unlicensed drinking establishment tap house, tavern - a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks