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advocaat

|ad-vo-caat|

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/ˈædvəˌkɑt/

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/ˈædvəˌkɑːt/

egg-based liqueur

Etymology
Etymology Information

'advocaat' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'advocaat,' where 'advocaat' meant 'lawyer' or 'advocate,' but in this context, it refers to the drink.

Historical Evolution

'advocaat' changed from the Dutch word 'advocaat' and eventually became the modern English word 'advocaat.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'lawyer' or 'advocate' in Dutch, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a type of liqueur.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a traditional Dutch liqueur made from eggs, sugar, and brandy.

She served a glass of advocaat as a dessert drink.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/16 08:06