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.
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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
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A spokesperson for the local administration of Calvados confirmed to the BBC that four people were receiving treatment in the emergency ward of a nearby hospital.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
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
It was the sixth movie, opening with the arrival of Commander Calvados, who was replacing the beloved General Massimo, who had been killed by space pirates at the end of episode five.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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