ardent spirits

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Distilled alcoholic liquor such as whiskey, brandy, or vodka; especially, strong variants thereof (higher-proof versions).

ärʹdnt

ardent spirits

First attested 1471, from its inflammability; see etymology section of ardent.

aqua vitae water of life eau de vie hard liquor liquor strong drink hard drink spirits

John Barleycorn

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