eau-de-vie — meaning in English
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English meaning
- brandy noun A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
- grappa noun A strong Italian brandy distilled from the leftover skins, seeds, and stems of pressed grapes.
- schnapps noun A strong distilled spirit, often flavored with fruit or herbs, typically drunk in small glasses.
Senses
eau-de-vie is used for these senses in English:
- brandy (uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
- grappa (uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.
- schnapps (uncountable) A type of distilled alcoholic beverage (liquor), often with a herbal or fruit flavoring, typically drunk neat as an apéritif or digestif.