1. adjective /ˈbɪtə,ˈbɪtər/
The coffee was bitter.
A bitter wind blew from the north.
2. noun /ˈbɪtə,ˈbɪtər/
a) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.
b) A type of beer heavily flavored with hops.
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