aquavit

[ ah-kwuh-veet, ak-wuh- ]

/ ˈɑ kwəˌvit, ˈæk wə- /

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noun

a dry spirit, especially of Scandinavia, made from redistilled grain or potato alcohol and usually flavored with caraway seeds.

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Also ak·va·vit

[ahk-vah-veet] /ˈɑk vɑˌvit/ .

Origin of aquavit

First recorded in 1885–90; from Danish, Swedish, Norwegian akvavit, aquavit, from Latin aqua vīt(ae) “water of life”

Words nearby aquavit

aquashow, aquatic, aquatics, aquatint, aquatone, aquavit, aqua vitae, aqueduct, aqueduct of Sylvius, aqueous, aqueous humor

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How to use aquavit in a sentence

The Arby’s vodka is made stateside, at lauded Minneapolis craft distillery Tattersall Distilling, known for offerings like barrel-aged rum, wheated whiskey, and aquavit.
Arby’s Fry-Flavored Vodka, the Latest Fast Food Stunt, Makes a Surprisingly Killer Bloody Mary|Amy McCarthy|November 19, 2021|Eater
This fancy spice pack pairs with four different spirits—vodka, tequila, aquavit, and gin—to ensure the perfect morning pick-me-up.
The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Don Draper in Your Life|Allison McNearney|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This morning he came into our room after breakfast, with a bottle of aquavit in his hand wherewith to drink our health.
Three in Norway|James Arthur Lees
Just as we were driving off, a brilliantly original idea occurred to him, and he said, Come in and taste my aquavit.
Three in Norway|James Arthur Lees

The weather was so unpleasant, and Bluebeard and his aquavit were so engaging, that we decided not to leave here till to-morrow.
Three in Norway|James Arthur Lees
So John pursued his advantage by inquiring, Have you any aquavit?
Three in Norway|James Arthur Lees
In every case I found below-decks a number of cruses of corn-brandy, marked aquavit, two of which I took into the pram.
The Purple Cloud|M.P. Shiel

British Dictionary definitions for aquavit

aquavit

/ (ˈækwəˌvɪt) /

noun

a grain- or potato-based spirit from the Scandinavian countries, flavoured with aromatic seeds and spices, esp carawayAlso called: akvavit

Word Origin for aquavit

from Scandinavian; see aqua vitae

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