Van der Hum

[ van der hoom; Dutch vahn duhr hym ]

noun

1. a spicy liqueur from South Africa, flavored with tangerine and herbs.

Van der Hum

/ væn də hʌm /

noun

1. a liqueur with tangerine flavouring

Word History and Origins

Origin of Van der Hum¹

First recorded in 1860–65; allegedly after a Dutch sea captain who favored the drink

Word History and Origins

Origin of Van der Hum¹

of uncertain origin, but possibly derived from the humorous uncertainty of the name, equivalent of whatshisname