# gin vs glint

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gin
*noun · IPA /d͡ʒɪn/ · frequency rank #11,550*
A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.

### glint
*noun · IPA /ɡlɪnt/ · frequency rank #44,227*
A short flash of light, usually when reflected off a shiny surface.

## Source
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