horilka

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Ukrainian distilled spirit, sometimes flavoured with hot peppers.

Pronunciation

/hoˈɹilka/

Word forms

horilka horilkas gorilka ghorilka

Etymology

From Ukrainian горі́лка (horílka, “vodka”). Compare Belarusian гарэ́лка (harélka), South Russian горе́лка (gorélka).

Synonyms

brandy corn-brandy vodka whisky whiskey

Related words

gorelka gorzałka
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