Armagnac

[ ahr-muhn-yak; French ar-mah-nyak ]

noun

1. a dry brandy distilled in the district of Armagnac in SW France.

Armagnac

/ ˈɑːmənˌjæk /

noun

1. a dry brown brandy distilled in the French district of Gers

Word History and Origins

Origin of Armagnac¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Word History and Origins

Origin of Armagnac¹

from Armagnac, the former name of this region

Example Sentences

As a symbolic sweetener for his insistence, the French president’s gift offerings to Xi included an Armagnac from France’s southwest, one of the liqueurs at risk of the damaging Chinese sanctions.

From Los Angeles Times

A relatively flat route appears to guarantee a high-speed finish with the final three kilometres of the stage taking place on the Nogaro motor racing circuit, also known as the Circuit Paul Armagnac.

From BBC

Mr. Lawson divided his time between London and his home in Armagnac in France’s southwestern Gascony region.

From Washington Post

He recommends Armagnac or apple brandy, but if that's not something you typically keep around, I suggest rum rather than buying a bottle of something you won't otherwise enjoy.

From Salon

As calm as stagnant Armagnac And as gay as a clam, was Alma.

From Washington Post