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brandy

UK/ˈbɹændi/ US/ˈbɹændi/ fairly common

noun

1.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

Origin

Shortened form of brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn (“burnt wine”). Compare German Brantewein, Branntwein, Danish brændevin.

Phrases

  • apple brandy
  • apricot brandy
  • Brandy Alexander
  • brandy and soda
  • brandy ball
  • brandy bottle
  • brandy bowl
  • brandy butter

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