Brandy
From the English word for the alcoholic drink brandy, ultimately derived from Dutch brandewijn (burnt wine).
Meaning and origin
Brandy takes its name from the alcoholic beverage, which itself comes from Dutch brandewijn, literally "burnt wine".
How to pronounce Brandy
| English (US) | BRAN-dee /ˈbɹændi/ |
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