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Aquavit: meaning, definitions and examples

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aquavit

 

[ หˆษ‘หkwษ™หŒviหt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drink, alcohol

Aquavit is a traditional Scandinavian spirit that is flavored with herbs and spices, most notably caraway or dill. It is typically distilled from grain or potatoes and is often served cold as a digestif. Aquavit is a significant part of Nordic culture and is commonly consumed during festive occasions.

Synonyms

digestif, liquor, spirit

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed a glass of aquavit with her herring.
  • At the midsummer festival, they toasted with aquavit.
  • Aquavit is traditionally served in small shot glasses.
  • After the meal, the host offered aquavit as a digestive.
  • He brought a bottle of homemade aquavit to the gathering.

Translations

Translations of the word "aquavit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aquavit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เฅเคตเคพเคตเคฟเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aqavit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aquavit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบะฒะฐะฒั–ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ akwawit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฏใ‚ขใƒ“ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aquavit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aquavit

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aquavit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ฟ ์•„๋น„ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒูˆุงููŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aquavit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aquavit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐด็™ฝ้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aquavit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aquavit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะบะฒะฐะฒะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aquavit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aquavit

Etymology

The word 'aquavit' originates from the Latin term 'aqua vitae', which translates to 'water of life'. This phrase was historically used to describe distilled beverages that were believed to have medicinal properties. The term 'aquavit' has been used in Scandinavian countries since the late 15th century when distillation techniques began to evolve. Originally, aquavit was made with a variety of herbs and spices, reflecting local tastes and traditions. Its production has become a tradition in countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, where it is often enjoyed during regional celebrations and holidays. Over the centuries, aquavit has maintained its popularity, with various artisanal versions emerging alongside commercial brands, each with unique flavor profiles.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,159, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.