akvavit

noun

ak·​va·​vit ˈä-kwə-ˌvēt How to pronounce akvavit (audio)
ˈäk-vä-

less common variant of aquavit

: a clear Scandinavian liquor flavored with caraway seeds

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“Akvavit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akvavit. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.

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