peach brandy
noun
brandy distilled from the fermented juice of peaches.
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Origin of peach brandy
An Americanism dating back to 1705–15
Words nearby peach brandy
peach, peach bark beetle, peach blossom, peachblow, peachblow glass, peach brandy, peacherino, peach Melba, peach palm, peach tree borer, peachy
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Example sentences from the Web for peach brandy
In its unqualified sense this name is commonly understood as referring to cherry-brandy or peach-brandy.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold CooleyShe spoke decidedly, and turned about quickly; as she did so, she caught sight of the bottle of peach-brandy in the grass.
The Good Comrade|Una L. SilberradPeach-brandy is made by converting the sugar of the fruit into alcohol and then distilling.
The Peaches of New York|U. P. HedrickBeer, peach-brandy, and persico, are also frequently to be purchased.
British Dictionary definitions for peach brandy
peach brandy
noun
(esp in S. Africa) a brandy made from fermented peaches
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