Definitions
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- proper noun A region of
France - proper noun A
party prominent in Frenchpolitics and warfare during theHundred Years' War - noun A
brandy made in the region of Armagnac.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun dry brandy distilled in the Armagnac district of France
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Examples
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I have never tried prunes in Armagnac, although the combination has intrigued me for a while.
Paula Wolfert's Prune and Apple Tart with Filo Rosettes Lindy 2006
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Well, when they are ortolan, they are killed by being thrown in some Armagnac, which is not a bad way to die.
The Foie Gras Wars Mark Caro 2009
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Well, when they are ortolan, they are killed by being thrown in some Armagnac, which is not a bad way to die.
The Foie Gras Wars Mark Caro 2009
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"I always think," murmured the Abbé, sipping his digestive glass of eau-de-vie d'Armagnac, which is better than any cognac of Charente -- "I always think that to be thin shows a mean mind, lacking generosity."
The Last Hope Henry Seton Merriman 1882
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"I always think," murmured the Abbe, sipping his digestive glass of eau-de-vie d'Armagnac, which is better than any cognac of Charente --
The Last Hope Henry Seton Merriman 1882
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The pope showed his approval of d'Armagnac's administration by promoting him to the Archbishopric of Avignon
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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"Armagnac," I answered, "or anything else that is not English.
A Monk of Fife Andrew Lang 1878
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And the liquour sorbets, such as those made with Calvados, Cassis or Armagnac, are a digestif and dessert combination.
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If using Armagnac, pour over prunes and set aside to soak.
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I think whisky works best with dried fruit – rum is slightly too sweet for me, and cheaper brandy anyone who cooks with a fine calvados or Armagnac won't be getting a Christmas gift from me doesn't have enough character.
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