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aquavit

aq·ua·vit
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ah-kwuh-veet, ak-wuh-]
    • /ˈɑ kwəˌvit, ˈæk wə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ah-kwuh-veet, ak-wuh-]
    • /ˈɑ kwəˌvit, ˈæk wə-/

Definitions of aquavit word

  • noun aquavit a grain- or potato-based spirit from the Scandinavian countries, flavoured with aromatic seeds and spices, esp caraway 3
  • noun aquavit a Scandinavian alcoholic liquor distilled from grain or potatoes, flavored with caraway seeds, and usually drunk as an aperitif 3
  • noun aquavit a dry spirit, especially of Scandinavia, made from redistilled grain or potato alcohol and usually flavored with caraway seeds. 1
  • noun aquavit An alcoholic spirit made from potatoes or other starchy plants. 1
  • noun aquavit A Scandinavian liquor that is 40% alcohol and distilled from potato or grain mash. Also called akvavit. 0
  • noun aquavit A Polish, Ukrainian, or Russian drink that is a precursor or variant of vodka. Also called okovita. 0

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Origin of aquavit

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Danish, Swedish, Norwegian akvavit, aquavit < Latin aqua vīt(ae) water of life

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Parts of speech for Aquavit

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aquavit popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

aquavit usage trend in Literature

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