ardent spirits
English
editEtymology
editFirst attested 1471, from its inflammability; see etymology section of ardent.
Pronunciation
edit- enPR: ärʹdnt
Noun
editardent spirits pl (plural only)
- Strong distilled alcoholic liquor or whiskey.
- 1837, et al, Honoré de Balzac, translated by Clara Bell, Facino Cane: