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