brandy

/ˈbɹændi/

brandy

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Definition

An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.

Etymology

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