brandy snifter

brandy snifter
snifter (def. 1).

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  • snifter — [snif′tər] n. [< snift, var. of SNIFF ] ☆ 1. a footed goblet that tapers to a small opening to concentrate the aroma, as of brandy ☆ 2. Slang a small drink of liquor …   English World dictionary

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  • snifter — [[t]snɪ̱ftə(r)[/t]] snifters 1) N COUNT: oft N of n A snifter is a small amount of an alcoholic drink. [BRIT, INFORMAL] 2) N COUNT A snifter is a bowl shaped glass used for drinking brandy. [AM] …   English dictionary

  • snifter — UK [ˈsnɪftə(r)] / US [ˈsnɪftər] noun [countable] Word forms snifter : singular snifter plural snifters 1) British informal old fashioned a small amount of an alcoholic drink 2) American a glass shaped like a bowl used for drinking brandy …   English dictionary

  • Snifter — ). The large surface area helps evaporate the brandy into aroma, while the narrow opening helps to trap the aroma of the drink in the glass. The glass is usually able to hold between 180 240 ml (6 8 oz) but one should pour only 60 90 ml (2 3 oz)… …   Wikipedia

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