Toddy
(noun)
- A hot or cold drink made by mixing liquor, such as brandy or rum, with water, sugar, and spices.
- A type of palm tree, such as the Indian palm, that is the source of toddy.
Origin:
From hindi ताड़ी (tāṛī), from sanskrit तरकारि (tarkāri, "palm tree"), from तरक (tarka, "palm tree") + कारि (kāri, "maker, doer").
Examples:
- He ordered a hot toddy to warm up on a cold night.
- The toddy was sweet and comforting, with just a hint of spice.
- Toddy is a traditional drink made from the sap of the coconut palm.
- The toddy palm is a species of palm tree that is known for its sweet sap.
- In India, toddy is collected from the sap of the palm tree, which is then fermented and distilled to make an alcoholic drink.