aquavit
English
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editFrom Swedish and Danish akvavit and Norwegian akevitt, from Medieval Latin aqua vitae (“water of life”). Doublet of aqua vitae and akvavit. Compare eau de vie, whisky, whiskey, and water of life from the same source.
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editaquavit (countable and uncountable, plural aquavits)
- A Scandinavian liquor distilled from potato or grain mash to about 40% ABV and typically flavored with anise, although caraway seeds, fennel, dill, and other spices and herbs are also used.
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editFrom Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).
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Noun
editaquavit m (plural aquavits)
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editEtymology
editFrom Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).
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Noun
editaquavit m (plural aquavits)
- aquavit (Scandinavian liquor)
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