aquavit
[ah-kwuh-veet, ak-wuh-]
- a dry spirit, especially of Scandinavia, made from redistilled grain or potato alcohol and usually flavored with caraway seeds.
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Also akvavit.
Origin of aquavit
1885–90; < Danish, Swedish, Norwegian akvavit, aquavit < Latin aqua vīt(ae) water of life
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Contemporary Examples
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 LifeAllison McNearney
November 29, 2014
Historical Examples
So John pursued his advantage by inquiring, Have you any aquavit?
Three in NorwayJames Arthur Lees
This morning he came into our room after breakfast, with a bottle of aquavit in his hand wherewith to drink our health.
Three in NorwayJames 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 NorwayJames 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 NorwayJames Arthur Lees
aquavit
- a grain- or potato-based spirit from the Scandinavian countries, flavoured with aromatic seeds and spices, esp carawayAlso called: akvavit
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Word Origin
from Scandinavian; see aqua vitae
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