Calvados
Americannoun
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a department in NW France. 2,198 sq. mi. (5,693 sq. km). Caen.
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(sometimes lowercase) a dry apple brandy made from apple cider in Normandy.
noun
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a department of N France in the Basse-Normandie region. Capital: Caen. Pop: 659 893 (2003 est). Area: 5693 sq km (2198 sq miles)
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an apple brandy distilled from cider in this region
Example Sentences
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Socialist lawmaker Arthur Delaporte from Calvados had filed a complaint earlier Tuesday against the crowdfunding contesting its legal grounds – shortly before Messiha closed it.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023
"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 • Jul. 12, 2022
After moving to the front, the eight-year-old went on to finish well clear of Clan Des Obeaux and Saint Calvados.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2021
I used Roger Groult Calvados, a family company since 1860 located in the Pays d'Auge, a defined district within the larger Calvados region.
From Salon • Oct. 10, 2021
It was the sixth movie, opening with the arrival of Commander Calvados, who was replacing the beloved General Massimo, who had been killed by space pirates at the end of episode five.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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