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Chartreuse
For Chartreuse we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Alcohol, Food and Liquor.
Chartreuse (Alcohol) 
An aromatic liqueur that was originally made by the monks of La Grande Chartruese monastery in France. The yellow variety, colored with saffron, is lighter and sweeter than the green type, which is higher in alcohol content.
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Chartreuse (Food)
an aromatic liqueur that comes in green and yellow varieties. The yellow, colored with saffron, is lighter and sweeter in flavor. Green Chartreuse-- colored with clorophyll-- is drier, has a sharper, more aromatic flavor and is higher in alcohol (110 proof).
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Chartreuse (Liquor)
A herbal liqueur made from over 130 herbs and plants and has a base of grape brandy. Popular colors are yellow and green.
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