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Digestif: meaning, definitions and examples

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digestif

 

[ หˆdษชdส’ษ›stษชf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beverage type

A digestif is an alcoholic beverage served after a meal, intended to aid digestion. Originating from the French word 'digestif', these drinks are often stronger and more herbal than aperitifs, which are consumed before meals. Digestifs can include a variety of spirits such as brandy, whiskey, or herbal liqueurs, and are typically sipped slowly to relax after dining. In many cultures, the practice of enjoying a digestif has become a social custom that accompanies the conclusion of a meal.

Synonyms

after-dinner drink, brandy, liqueur

Examples of usage

  • He ordered a grappa as a digestif.
  • After a large dinner, a refreshing digestif is essential.
  • They enjoyed an anisette digestif together at the end of the meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "digestif" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น digestivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคšเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Digestif

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digestif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตัะตั€ั‚ะฝะธะน ะฝะฐะฟั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ digestif

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸๅพŒ้…’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท digestif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ digestivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sindirim iรงkisi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ํ›„์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุฑูˆุจ ู‡ุถู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ digestiv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ digestif

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถˆๅŒ–้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ digestiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ digestif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะดะถะตัั‚ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒฏแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ digestif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ digestivo

Etymology

The term 'digestif' is derived from the French language, which traces back to the Latin word 'digestivus' meaning 'relating to digesting'. The concept of digestifs originated in European dining culture, where it was customary to enjoy a small drink after a meal. This tradition can be linked to ancient Roman customs that involved the consumption of various herbal concoctions intended to facilitate digestion. Over the centuries, different regions have adopted their own unique interpretations of digestifs, often featuring local ingredients and flavors. The practice has been embraced in many cultures, with specific drinks becoming emblematic of a region's culinary heritage. Today, the enjoyment of a digestif is considered not just a means of aiding digestion but also as a ritual that enhances social interaction and concludes the dining experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,636, 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.