"ardent spirits" meaning in All languages combined

See ardent spirits on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

enPR: ärʹdnt Etymology: First attested 1471, from its inflammability; see etymology section of ardent. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} ardent spirits pl (plural only)
  1. Strong distilled alcoholic liquor or whiskey. Tags: plural, plural-only Synonyms: aqua vitae Related terms: booze, hard drink, hard liquor, John Barleycorn, liquor, spirits, strong drink
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