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cachaca

American  
[kuh-shah-suh] / kəˈʃɑ sə /
Or cachaça

noun

  1. a Brazilian white rum made from sugarcane.


Etymology

Origin of cachaca

First recorded in 1855–60; from Brazilian Portuguese cachaça, of unknown ultimate origin

Example Sentences

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"Of course, in Brazil we're more famous for our cachaca and caipirinha than our beer, but there's room for everyone. You can make a really good craft beer using traditional Brazilian elements."

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2016

The deal gives it a cachaca distillery, bottling plant and warehouse.

From Reuters • May 28, 2012

Ypioca is the third-biggest player in the market for cachaca, a spirit made from fermented sugar cane also known as Brazilian rum, and leader in the rapidly-expanding premium segment of the market.

From Reuters • May 28, 2012