schnapps
schnapps Lexical Profile
schnapps Game Scores & Validity
• noun
North American A sweet, heavily flavored liqueur of moderate alcoholic strength, made by mixing neutral grain spirit with fruit syrup, peppermint, or other flavorings.
"The bartender mixed peach schnapps with orange juice to create a fruity cocktail."
Any of various strong, dry, colorless distilled alcoholic beverages, originating in Germany and Scandinavia, made from fermented fruit, grain, or potatoes and often flavored with herbs or spices.
"After dinner in the Alpine lodge, the host poured everyone a small glass of traditional pear schnapps."
Word Nuance & Usage
In European usage (especially German and Scandinavian), 'schnapps' refers to a strong, dry, clear fruit or herbal spirit, whereas in North America it typically denotes a sweet, lower-proof liqueur flavored with fruit, peppermint, or spices.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 19th century from German 'Schnaps', derived from Low German 'snaps' (literally 'a gulp' or 'mouthful'), related to the verb 'schnappen' ('to snap' or 'swallow quickly').