The Collaborative International Dictionary
Cider brandy
Cider \Ci"der\, n. [F. cidre, OF. sidre, fr. L. sicera a kind of strong drink, Gr. ?; of Oriental origin; cf. Heb. sh[=a]kar to be intoxicated, sh[=e]k[=a]r strong drink.] The expressed juice of apples. It is used as a beverage, for making vinegar, and for other purposes.
Note: Cider was formerly used to signify the juice of other fruits, and other kinds of strong liquor, but was not applied to wine.
Cider brandy, a kind of brandy distilled from cider.
Cider mill, a mill in which cider is made.
Cider press, the press of a cider mill.
Usage examples of "cider brandy".
Portus was partial to nuts and raisins, Braknil to Mycenian cider brandy.