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aquavit

Pronunciation: /ˌakwəˈviːt/
(also akvavit)
Definition of aquavit

noun

[mass noun]
  • an alcoholic spirit made from potatoes or other starchy plants.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish akvavit (see aqua vitae)

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