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AQUAVIT [1 record]

Record 1 2006-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beverages
  • Distilling Industries (Food Ind.)
DEF

A Scandinavian alcoholic liquor distilled from grain or potatoes, flavored with caraway seeds, and usually drunk as an aperitif.

OBS

Don't confuse it with aqua vitae, or fruit brandy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
  • Distillerie (Alimentation)
DEF

Boisson spiritueuse obtenue par aromatisation de l'alcool éthylique d'origine agricole avec du carvi.

OBS

L'aromatisation doit être effectuée avec un distillat d'herbes ou d'épices.

OBS

aquavit : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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