Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of brandy: Armagnac is a specific kind of brandy, a spirit distilled from wine.
   • A geographically protected spirit: It is produced exclusively in the Armagnac region of Gascony, southwest France.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He offered me a glass of fine, aged armagnac after dinner.
  • The production of armagnac is strictly regulated by French law.

Advanced Usage

• "Vintage armagnac": Refers to armagnac made from grapes harvested in a single, declared year.

  • The collector sought a bottle of vintage armagnac from 1975.

• "Armagnac region": The specific area in France where this spirit can be legally produced.

  • We toured several estates in the Armagnac region.

Variants and Related Words

• Brandy (n): A general term for a spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice. Armagnac is a type of brandy.
  • Cognac and armagnac are both well-known types of French brandy.

Synonyms

• Brandy: The broader category to which armagnac belongs.
• Eau-de-vie: A French term meaning "water of life," often used for clear fruit brandies, but also relating to the category of distilled spirits like armagnac.

Related Phrases

• "To drink/sip armagnac": The typical verb collocations for consuming this spirit, often implying slow, appreciative consumption.
  • It is traditional to sip armagnac slowly from a tulip-shaped glass.

Related Idioms

(No common idioms are specifically and exclusively associated with the word "armagnac." It is primarily used as a concrete noun referring to the beverage.)

Noun

1. dry brandy distilled in the Armagnac district of France