Brandy

Part of Speech

noun

Difficulty Level

Translations

🇩🇪 ein starker Alkohol aus Trauben , 🇪🇸 una bebida alcohólica fuerte hecha de uvas , 🇮🇹 una bevanda alcolica forte fatta d'uva , 🇵🇹 uma bebida alcoólica forte feita de uvas , 🇨🇳 一种由葡萄酿制的烈酒 , 🇯🇵 ブランデー , 🇰🇷 포도주에서 만든 강한 술 , 🇸🇦 شربات قوية مصنوعة من العنب , 🇮🇳 अनार का मज़बूत शराबी पेय

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Etymology

The French noun **brandy** is a loan‑word from English, which itself borrowed it from Middle Dutch *brandewijn* “burnt wine” (from *brand* ‘to burn’ + *wijn* ‘wine’). It originally referred to a spirit distilled from wine, later extending to fruit brandies.

Synonyms

eau-de-vie cognac armagnac calvados pommeau cachaca grappa

Antonyms

eau vin eau minérale boisson gazeuse lait