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aquavit

Syllabification: (aq·ua·vit)
Pronunciation: /ˈäkwəˌvēt, ˈak-/

(also akvavit /ˈäkväˌvēt/)
Definition of aquavit

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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