aquavit
English
Alternative forms
- akvavit
Etymology
From Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).
Noun
aquavit (countable and uncountable, plural aquavits)
- A Scandinavian liquor that is about 40% alcohol by volume; distilled from potato or grain mash and flavored with caraway seeds, anise, fennel, dill and other spices and herbs, depending on variety.
Synonyms
- (Scandinavian liquor): akvavit
Translations
See also
aquavit on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Anagrams
- vaquita
French
Etymology
From Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).
Pronunciation
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Noun
aquavit m (plural aquavits)
- aquavit
Portuguese
Alternative forms
- akvavit
Etymology
From Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).
Noun
aquavit m (plural aquavits)
- aquavit (Scandinavian liquor)