Definition

A sweet alcoholic drink made from egg yolks, sugar, and a strong spirit like brandy.

Example

She enjoyed a glass of advocaat after dinner.

Conversation

Have you ever tried advocaat?

No, I haven't even heard of it before. What is it?

It's a creamy liqueur made with egg yolks and brandy.

That sounds interesting! I might have to give advocaat a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Advocaat comes from the Dutch word 'advocaat', which means 'advocate' or 'lawyer'. The term is derived from the Latin 'advocatus', meaning 'one called to aid' or 'advocate', which itself comes from 'ad-' (meaning to) and 'vocare' (meaning to call). Thus, the word refers to someone who is called to provide legal assistance or representation.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'called to aid' in legal matters — that's what an advocate does, and this helps you remember that 'advocaat' refers to a legal professional.

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