brandy

English

/ˈbɹændi/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
  • (countable) Any variety of brandy.
  • (countable) A glass of brandy.

Etymology

Derived from Dutch, Flemish brandewijn (brandywine, brandy, burnt wine).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

brandewijn

Gloss

brandywine, brandy, burnt wine

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