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Definition of cognac

cognac

/ˈkoʊn.jæk/
co · gnac
Plural:cognacs
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• noun

1

A high-quality brandy distilled from white wine and aged in oak casks, produced in the wine-growing region surrounding the town of Cognac in western France.

Example

"After dinner, the host poured each guest a small glass of aged cognac."

2

A warm, rich amber-brown or reddish-brown color resembling that of the aged spirit.

Example

"She bought a pair of leather boots in a deep cognac shade."

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cogent
cogently
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cognition
cognitive
cognitively

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Cognac, the town in the Charente department of western France where the spirit is distilled.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cognac. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cognac
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