aquavit

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun Scandinavian liquor usually flavored with caraway seeds

Etymology

From Swedish and Danish akvavit and Norwegian akevitt, from Medieval Latin aqua vitae (“water of life”). Doublet of aqua vitae and akvavit. Compare eau de vie, whisky, whiskey, and water of life from the same source.

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Synonyms

akvavit

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