Cognacs

/ˈkoʊnjæk/ noun

Definition

Plural of cognac; expensive brandy spirits produced in the Cognac region of France.

Etymology

From Cognac, a town in France (named from Latin Coniacum). The brandy took its name from the region where it was produced, following a common pattern for fine goods.

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Cognac became so famous that the place-name became the product name—it's a perfect example of how geography, craftsmanship, and reputation become inseparable in luxury goods.

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