Kirsch: meaning, definitions and examples

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kirsch

 

[ kษชrสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of cherry

Kirsch, also known as kirschwasser, is a clear, colorless fruit brandy traditionally made from double distillation of sour cherries. Originating from the Black Forest region in Germany, kirsch has a strong cherry flavor and is often used in cooking and baking. It's commonly utilized in recipes for desserts such as Black Forest cake, where its rich cherry flavor enhances the dish. Kirsch can also be enjoyed on its own or served in cocktails, making it a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.

Synonyms

cherry brandy, cherry liqueur

Examples of usage

  • I added some kirsch to the chocolate sauce.
  • The recipe calls for kirsch to enhance the flavor.
  • A splash of kirsch makes this dessert irresistible.
  • He enjoyed a glass of kirsch after dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "kirsch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cereja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‡เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kirsche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ceri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัˆะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czereล›nia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒณใƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cerise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cereza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kiraz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒด๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tล™eลกeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤereลกลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจฑๆกƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤeลกnja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kirsuber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒฏแƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ albalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cereza

Etymology

The word 'kirsch' comes from the German term 'Kirschwasser', which translates to 'cherry water'. The name reflects its origin and primary ingredientโ€”sour cherries. Kirsch has been produced in Germany since at least the 16th century, gaining popularity due to its unique flavor and versatility in culinary applications. Distillation processes for kirsch were refined over the years, particularly in the Black Forest region, where the combination of local cherries and traditional distilling methods created a distinctive product. Kirsch became known outside of Germany, especially in French cuisine, where it is often used to add depth to desserts and sauces. With globalization, kirsch and similar cherry brandies are now produced in various regions worldwide, but the original German kirsch remains celebrated for its quality and taste.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,233, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.