peach brandy
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noun
brandy distilled from the fermented juice of peaches.
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Origin of peach brandy
An Americanism dating back to 1705–15
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Examples 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.
peach brandy
noun
(esp in S. Africa) a brandy made from fermented peaches
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