Calvados

American  

[kal-vuh-dohs, -dos, kal-vuh-dohs, -dos, kal-va-daws] / ˌkæl vəˈdoʊs, -ˈdɒs, ˈkæl vəˌdoʊs, -ˌdɒs, kal vaˈdɔs /

noun

1. a department in NW France. 2,198 sq. mi. (5,693 sq. km). Caen.

2. (sometimes lowercase) a dry apple brandy made from apple cider in Normandy.

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Calvados British  

/ ˈkælvəˌdɒs /

noun

1. a department of N France in the Basse-Normandie region. Capital: Caen. Pop: 659 893 (2003 est). Area: 5693 sq km (2198 sq miles)

2. an apple brandy distilled from cider in this region

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Example Sentences

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

After moving to the front, the eight-year-old went on to finish well clear of Clan Des Obeaux and Saint Calvados.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2021

I used Roger Groult Calvados, a family company since 1860 located in the Pays d'Auge, a defined district within the larger Calvados region.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2021

“Commander Calvados, or the lady who plays her, she’s friends with Mr. Johnson, my uh…” He paused.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman