kirsch

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun from fermented juice of black morello cherries

Etymology

Borrowed from French kirsch, from German Kirschwasser (“cherry water”). Doublet of cerise and cherry.

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