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brandy

[ bran-dee ]

noun

plural brandies.
  1. a spirit distilled from wine or from the fermented juice of grapes or of apples, peaches, plums, etc.


verb (used with object)

brandied, brandying.
  1. to mix, flavor, or preserve with brandy.

brandy

/ ˈ²ú°ùæ²Ô»åɪ /

noun

  1. an alcoholic drink consisting of spirit distilled from grape wine
  2. 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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