noun
cognac
KON-yak
noun
1
A type of brandy distilled from white wine, traditionally made in the Cognac region of France.
"He poured a glass of cognac after dinner."
How to Use Cognac
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA high-quality French brandy named after the town where it is made.
Common mistake
Only brandy made in the designated Cognac region under strict rules can legally be called cognac — other brandy cannot use the name.
Common pairings
a glass of cognac
aged cognac
sip cognac
Word Forms
cognacs plural
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Etymology
Named after Cognac, the French town at the centre of its production.