Doppelkummel

/ˈdɒpəlˌkʌməl/ noun

Definition

A strong, colorless alcoholic liqueur flavored with caraway seeds, originating from Germany or Scandinavia.

Etymology

From German 'doppel' meaning double and 'Kümmel', a caraway-flavored liqueur. The 'double' likely refers to its higher alcohol content or double distillation.

Kelly Says

The German word 'doppel' appears in 'Doppelgänger' (a ghostly double of a person)—so doppelkummel is literally 'double caraway liqueur,' capturing German precision in naming drinks.

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