Vodka

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvÉ’dkÉ™/

Origin

voda, woda, meaning water, plus the diminutive suffix -ka. Historical documentary research of V. Pokhlyobkin suggests the derivation via the usage "dilution (of distillate) with water", as used in expressions "vodka of grain wine" and similar; хлебное вино ("grain wine") is an archaic Russian name for vodka.

The standard of identity is from the , title 27, section 5.22(a)(1).

Full definition of vodka

Noun

1. A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash
• 1932, w, Friday's Business Chapter 20, Eurydice pointed to the cupboard, and sat down on the low divan with folded hands, and looked at the floor. She was quite white. Elsa made her drink a glass of vodka.
2. A serving of the above beverage
3. (US standard of identity) Neutral spirits distilled (or treated after distillation) so as to have no distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color