What is another word for calvados?

Pronunciation: [kalvˈɑːdə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Calvados is a type of French brandy made from apples. There are several synonyms for the word calvados, which are often used interchangeably. One of the most common synonyms is apple brandy, which refers to any brandy made from apples. Another synonym is cider brandy, which is a type of brandy made from fermented apple cider. Pommeau is another synonym for calvados, which refers to a mixture of apple juice and brandy. Finally, applejack is a term that is sometimes used as a synonym for calvados, although applejack is typically made in the United States and is often distilled from fermented cider rather than being a pure apple brandy.

Synonyms for Calvados:

What are the hypernyms for Calvados?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Calvados?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for calvados (as nouns)

Usage examples for Calvados

The town, no longer the capital of Lower Normandy, is still equally distinguished as the capital of the department of the calvados.
"Account of a Tour in Normandy, Vol. II. (of 2)"
Dawson Turner
Inferior Oolite, Dundry; calvados; etc.
"The Student's Elements of Geology"
Sir Charles Lyell
When she has gone away, I shall make a little archeological and geological excursion in calvados, and that will be all.
"The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters"
George Sand, Gustave Flaubert Translated by A.L. McKensie

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