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palinka

palinka

See also: pálinka

English

Noun

palinka (uncountable)

  1. A traditional Hungarian fruit brandy.
    • 2009 March 13, John Hyland, “Hungarian Rhapsody”, in New York Times:
      An apricot palinka made with honey, apricot juice and lime — every bit as captivating as the new food in town.

Dutch

Etymology

Hungarian pálinka

Noun

palinka f (uncountable)

  1. Apricot brandy, preferably from Transleithania.