slivovitz

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slivovitz (SLIH-vuh-vits) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Plum brandy, often consumed on passover because it doesn't contain fermented grains.

Example Sentences

  • "Let's serve shots of slivovitz after Shabbos lunch."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • שליװאָװיץ shlívovits, from Slavic root meaning 'plum'

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