-ade (suffix)
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-ade is a suffix used for a fruit– (often citrus) flavored beverage.[1] These drinks may be carbonated or non-carbonated. Widespread examples include lemonade, cherryade,[2] limeade, and orangeade.
The suffix has also been used in brand names, including Kool-Aid and Flavor Aid. It is also a popular naming convention with sports drinks, starting with Lucozade, first manufactured in 1927 under the name Glucozade. Other examples include Powerade, Accelerade, Staminade, Sporade, and Gatorade.
Etymology[edit]
The suffix ade was introduced to English in the word lemonade, a loanword from French. It also derives from Italian name limonata and Wigan "ayde".
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References[edit]
- ^ Laura Halpin Rinsky; Glenn Rinsky (2009). The Pastry Chef's Companion: A Comprehensive Resource Guide for the Baking and Pastry Professional. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. p. 3. ISBN 0-470-00955-1. OCLC 173182689.
- ^ Steen, David P.; Ashurst, P.R. (2006). Carbonated Soft Drinks. Blackwell Publishing. p. 4. ISBN 1-4051-3435-6.
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