<human>:  Who invented the etymology of alcohol consumption?
<bot>: The word “alcohol” comes from the Latin alcollum, meaning “bitter” or “bitterish”. The word was first used in English in the early 15th century. The term "alcohol" was originally used to describe the "bitter" or "bitterish" taste of the beverage. It was not until the late 18th century that the term began to be used to refer to the drink itself.