abv

See also: ABV, abv., and abʋ

Translingual

Etymology

Abbreviation of English Arabic with v as a placeholder.

Symbol

abv

  1. (international standards) ISO 639-3 language code for Baharna Arabic.

See also

  • Wiktionary’s coverage of Baharna Arabic terms

English

Noun

abv

  1. Alternative letter-case form of ABV (alcohol by volume).
    • 2009 September 5, Victoria Moore, “French wine: there's plenty of life in the old dog yet”, in The Guardian[1]:
      This tells me that wine lovers are still entranced by French wine, so here are three to be getting on with: Cuvée Fleur Rosé 2008 Vin de Pays de L'Herault (£3.89, Waitrose; 12% abv) is a rustic rosé with bite, freshness and character, more charming than many a more expensive bottle, and one I'd swig from a Duralex tumbler.

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