brandy

noun, verb — 4 senses

brandy

noun

/ˈbɹændi/

Etymology Shortened form of brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn (“burnt wine”). Compare German Brantewein, Branntwein, Danish brændevin.

1

An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.

2

Any variety of such liquor.

3

A serving of such liquor.

Derived terms
35 termsapple brandy, apricot brandy, Brandy Alexander, brandy and soda, brandy-ball, brandy ball, brandy bottle, brandy-bottle, brandy bowl, brandy butter, brandy-cherry, brandy-cowe, brandy fruit, brandy glass, Brandy Hill, brandyless, brandylike, brandy mint, brandy paper, brandy pawnee, brandy-pawnee, brandy-peach, brandy-smash, brandy snap, brandy snifter, brandywine, cherry brandy, cider brandy, corn-brandy, cut brandy, fruit brandy, Napoleon brandy, peach brandy, plum brandy, pomace brandy

brandy

verb

Etymology Shortened form of brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn (“burnt wine”). Compare German Brantewein, Branntwein, Danish brændevin.

1

To preserve, flavour, or mix with brandy.

Related terms
cognac

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