ardent spirits
ardent spirits · ardent spiritses
Distilled alcoholic liquor such as whiskey, brandy, or vodkaDistilled alcoholic liquor such as whiskey, brandy, or vodka; especially, strong variants thereof (higher-proof versions).
Meaning
1 senses(plural, plural only)Distilled alcoholic liquor such as whiskey, brandy, or vodka; especially, strong variants thereof (higher-proof versions).
Near-synonyms: hard liquor, liquor (narrow sense), strong drink (narrow sense), hard drink (narrow sense), spirits
strong distilled liquor or brandy
Origin
First attested 1471, from its inflammability; see etymology section of ardent.First attested 1471, from its inflammability; see etymology section of ardent.
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Forms
plural: ardent spiritses| Singular | ardent spirits |
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Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- strong distilled liquor or brandy:aqua vitae