White Russian
Americannoun
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a Russian who fought against the Bolsheviks in the Russian Revolution.
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a cocktail of vodka, cream, and Kahlúa or crème de cacao.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of White Russian
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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In fact, I was messaging with Salon editor in chief Erin Keane about the trend, and we both agreed that a carbonation-spiked White Russian wouldn't hurt our feelings.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2022
Make sure to pick a cold-resistant variety, such as lacinato, White Russian or Vates Blue Curled Scotch.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 5, 2022
British forces withdrew from Archangel by the end of September 1919, and the Bolsheviks took the city from the remaining White Russian defenders in February, 1920.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2018
Its big-selling wine: Chocolate Therapy, a vintner’s version of a White Russian, combining Chambourcin grapes, chocolate and milk.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2013
Oleg's father had been a White Russian, part of the anticommunist movement that fought against the Bolsheviks—the Communists—during the Russian Revolution.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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