Meaning & use
Brandy
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A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
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He sipped a glass of brandy by the fireplace.
The recipe calls for a splash of brandy to deglaze the pan.
A note on using this word
The word "brandy" comes from the Dutch "brandewijn," meaning "burnt wine," referring to the process of heating wine during distillation.
Words with a similar meaning
cognaceau-de-vie
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