Calvados
a department in NW France. 2,198 sq. mi. (5,693 sq. km). Capital: Caen.
(sometimes lowercase) a dry apple brandy made from apple cider in Normandy.
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How to use Calvados in a sentence
Stir in lemon juice and Calvados, if using, until fully incorporated.
Remove the pan from the heat, pour in the Calvados, and carefully flambé.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook | Daniel Boulud | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThere are a couple things to keep in mind when tasting Calvados.
On La Route du Cidre: Getting Buzzed on Normandy’s Cider Trail | William O’Connor | September 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTDespite the complexity of Calvados, not many people are digestif drinkers anymore, according to one of our guides.
On La Route du Cidre: Getting Buzzed on Normandy’s Cider Trail | William O’Connor | September 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd finally Calvados, a stomach-warming digestif particularly useful after a long, rich meal.
On La Route du Cidre: Getting Buzzed on Normandy’s Cider Trail | William O’Connor | September 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Of the trio of dinner drinks, digestives have been sacrificed, and now a bottle of Calvados may last a household a decade.
On La Route du Cidre: Getting Buzzed on Normandy’s Cider Trail | William O’Connor | September 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSome Frenchman had heard of a little legacy left him in the Calvados, and wanted me to look up the matter.
In Madeira Place | Heman White ChaplinThe scene of the story is in the department of Calvados, close to the city of Caen.
The Browning Cyclopdia | Edward BerdoeManginot then received an order to proceed to Calvados immediately.
The House of the Combrays | G. le NotreHowever, they distil this hard cider, and from the distillation they get a drink called Calvados.
All About Coffee | William H. UkersThe landscape round Bordeaux is as rich in sky-pointing spires as Calvados in Normandy.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
British Dictionary definitions for Calvados
/ (ˈkælvəˌdɒs) /
a department of N France in the Basse-Normandie region. Capital: Caen. Pop: 659 893 (2003 est). Area: 5693 sq km (2198 sq miles)
an apple brandy distilled from cider in this region
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