noun
kirsch
keersh
Kirsch (noun) means a clear, unsweetened brandy distilled from black cherries, including their pits. Example: “The fondue recipe called for a splash of kirsch.”
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A clear, unsweetened brandy distilled from black cherries, including their pits.
"The fondue recipe called for a splash of kirsch."
"She soaked the sponge cake layers in kirsch before assembling the trifle."
How to use kirsch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cherry-based clear brandy, often used in desserts and fondue rather than sipped on its own.
Common pairings
a splash of kirsch
cherries in kirsch
kirsch-soaked cake
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- kirsches
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Etymology
Shortened from German Kirschwasser, literally "cherry water"; a distant doublet of the English words cherry and cerise, all tracing back to the same root for the fruit.
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What does “kirsch” mean?
The word “kirsch” means a clear, unsweetened brandy distilled from black cherries, including their pits. In plain terms, a cherry-based clear brandy, often used in desserts and fondue rather than sipped on its own.
How do you pronounce “kirsch”?
“Kirsch” is pronounced keersh (/kɪə(ɹ)ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “kirsch” in a sentence?
Here is “kirsch” used in a sentence: “The fondue recipe called for a splash of kirsch.”
What part of speech is “kirsch”?
“Kirsch” is a noun.
Where does the word “kirsch” come from?
The word “kirsch” comes from German. Shortened from German Kirschwasser, literally "cherry water"; a distant doublet of the English words cherry and cerise, all tracing back to the same root for the fruit.
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