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- [sliv-uh-vits, -wits, shliv-]
- /ˈslɪv ə vɪts, -wɪts, ˈʃlɪv-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sliv-uh-vits, -wits, shliv-]
- /ˈslɪv ə vɪts, -wɪts, ˈʃlɪv-/
Definitions of slivovitz word
- noun slivovitz a dry, usually colorless, slightly bitter plum brandy from E Europe. 1
- noun slivovitz a plum brandy from E Europe 0
- noun slivovitz a usually colorless plum brandy made esp. in E Europe 0
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Origin of slivovitz
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < German Sliwowitz < Serbo-Croatian šljȉvovica, derivative of šljȉva plum
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Parts of speech for Slivovitz
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
slivovitz popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- how to make slivovitz?
- what is slivovitz?
- how to drink slivovitz?
- where can i buy slivovitz?
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