Word of the Day: Kirschwasser

Can you pronounce kirschwasser?

Saturday, February 22, 2025

noun 1. Brandy distilled from the fermented juice of cherries. "The Black Forest cake recipe called for a generous splash of kirschwasser in the filling." "The mixologist used kirschwasser for her twist on a classic Manhattan." "My favorite chocolate truffles have a kirschwasser-flavored center." Ads help keep Word Daily free. German, early 19th century From Our Network Today's Top Product Picks on Sale Great finds, even better prices — grab them while they last! Browse Deals You might have heard of it as just "kirsch," but the full name of the brandy distilled from fermented cherry juice is "kirschwasser." In German, "Kirsche" means "cherry" and "Wasser" means "water." ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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