akvavit
|ak-va-vit|
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/ˈɑːkwəviːt/
🇬🇧
/ˈækwəviːt/
Scandinavian spirit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'akvavit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aqua vitae', where 'aqua' meant 'water' and 'vitae' meant 'of life'.
Historical Evolution
'aqua vitae' transformed into the Scandinavian word 'akvavit', and eventually became the modern English word 'akvavit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'water of life', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific type of distilled spirit.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a Scandinavian distilled spirit flavored with a variety of herbs and spices, primarily caraway or dill.
Akvavit is often enjoyed during festive occasions in Scandinavia.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/11 05:06