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cognac

[kohn-yak, kon-, kaw-nyak] / ˈkoʊn yæk, ˈkɒn-, kɔˈnyak /
NOUN
brandy
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Sales of cognac dove 23.8 percent to 2.3 billion euros.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Sales at Moet-Hennessy, which houses the group’s cognac and wine brands, grew 1%, while revenue at the watches and jewelry business—home to Tiffany and Bulgari—increased 2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

“She’s one of the smartest people I’ve ever observed,” said Elizabeth Pierce of Newbury Park, the lone red baseball cap in a field of cognac loafers and Chanel-inspired skirt suits.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

French producers have already been hit by Chinese measures that have slapped heavy taxes on cognac.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

Obinze nodded, and Chief gave him another long look, before silently turning back to his cognac.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie