Calvados
Americannoun
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a department in NW France. 2,198 sq. mi. (5,693 sq. km). Caen.
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(sometimes lowercase) a dry apple brandy made from apple cider in Normandy.
noun
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a department of N France in the Basse-Normandie region. Capital: Caen. Pop: 659 893 (2003 est). Area: 5693 sq km (2198 sq miles)
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an apple brandy distilled from cider in this region
Example Sentences
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Socialist lawmaker Arthur Delaporte from Calvados had filed a complaint earlier Tuesday against the crowdfunding contesting its legal grounds – shortly before Messiha closed it.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023
"Despite an unprecedented rescue operation for the beluga, we are sad to announce the death of the cetacean," the prefect of the Calvados department, said on Twitter.
From Reuters • Aug. 10, 2022
After moving to the front, the eight-year-old went on to finish well clear of Clan Des Obeaux and Saint Calvados.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2021
In the To Wit, unfiltered, spiced witbier adds a sparkling top to an orangey drink fortified with Calvados and amaro.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2021
“Commander Calvados, or the lady who plays her, she’s friends with Mr. Johnson, my uh…” He paused.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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