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brandy
[ bran-dee ]
noun
plural brandies.
- a spirit distilled from wine or from the fermented juice of grapes or of apples, peaches, plums, etc.
verb (used with object)
brandied, brandying.
- to mix, flavor, or preserve with brandy.
brandy
/ ˈ²ú°ùæ²Ô»åɪ /
noun
- an alcoholic drink consisting of spirit distilled from grape wine
- a distillation of wines made from other fruits
plum brandy
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of brandy1
1615–25; short for brandywine < Dutch brandewijn burnt (i.e., distilled) wine
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of brandy1
C17: from earlier brandewine , from Dutch brandewijn burnt wine, from bernen to burn or distil + wijn wine ; compare German Branntwein
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More than 40% of French brandy is exported to the US.
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"When I heard the terrible news, I poured myself a small brandy."
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The traditional spirit of choice is brandy, but rum is also popular.
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Accused of hurtling a bottle of brandy at a director, she replied: “I wish I did. It would be a shame for the bottle.â€
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Make the topping while cheesecake is baking: Beat cream until fluffy then add sour cream, sugar and Grand Marnier/brandy/cognac.
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