aquavit

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From Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).

Noun

aquavit (countable and uncountable, plural aquavits)

  1. A Scandinavian liquor that is about 40% alcohol by volume; distilled from potato or grain mash and flavored with caraway seeds, anise, fennel, dill and other spices and herbs, depending on variety.

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French

Etymology

From Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).

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Noun

aquavit m (plural aquavits)

  1. aquavit

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Etymology

From Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).

Noun

aquavit m (plural aquavits)

  1. aquavit (Scandinavian liquor)
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