Calvados

[ kal-vuh-dohs, -dos, kal-vuh-dohs, -dos; French kal-va-daws ]

noun

1. a department in NW France. 2,198 sq. mi. (5,693 sq. km). : Caen.
2. (sometimes lowercase) a dry apple brandy made from apple cider in Normandy.

Calvados

/ ˈkælvəˌdɒs /

noun

1. a department of N France in the Basse-Normandie region. Capital: Caen. Pop: 659 893 (2003 est). Area: 5693 sq km (2198 sq miles)
2. an apple brandy distilled from cider in this region

Example Sentences

He drank Calvados and schnapps, and wine when he was on a “diet.”

From New York Times

"Despite an unprecedented rescue operation for the beluga, we are sad to announce the death of the cetacean," the prefect of the Calvados department, said on Twitter.

From Reuters

"We heard on television that we could face delays of six to eight months to get a new car," said Malherbe, 41, a resident of the Calvados region in northern France.

From Reuters

Borne herself succeeded in her race for a seat in the National Assembly in the northern Calvados region where she won a runoff vote against a challenger from the left.

From Reuters

“Calvados!” he joked, in reference to Normandy’s local alcohol.

From Washington Times