brandy

Pluralbrandies (some meanings)

Formsbrandies, brandying, brandied

1. 1
   noununcountable

   A strong spirit made by distilling wine or the fermented juice of fruit.

   After dinner, she warmed a glass of brandy over the open fire.

   The recipe calls for a splash of brandy to deepen the sauce.

2. 2
   nouncountable

   A serving of brandy, typically poured into a single glass.

   He nursed a brandy by the fireplace while the storm raged outside.

   They each had a brandy to toast the new year.

3. 3
   nouncountable

   A specific type or variety of brandy.

   Armagnac is a brandy prized for its rustic, full-bodied character.

   Connoisseurs can distinguish dozens of brandies by aroma alone.

4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To preserve, flavor, or mix something with brandy.

   Traditional recipes brandy the mincemeat weeks before the holidays.

   He brandied the peaches to keep them through the winter.

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