aquavit

• akvavit

From Swedish and Danish akvavit and Norwegian akevitt, from Medieval Latin aqua vitae (“water of life”). Doublet of aqua vitae and akvavit. Compare eau de vie, whisky, whiskey, and water of life from the same source.

• IPA^(key): /ˌækwəˈviːt/, /ˌɑkwəˈviːt/

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aquavit (countable and uncountable, plural aquavits)

1. A Scandinavian liquor distilled from potato or grain mash to about 40% ABV and typically flavored with anise, although caraway seeds, fennel, dill, and other spices and herbs are also used.

• vaquita

From Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).

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aquavit m (plural aquavits)

1. aquavit

• akvavit

From Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish akvavit, from Latin aqua vitae (“spirits”).

aquavit m (plural aquavits)

1. aquavit (Scandinavian liquor)