toddy

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional alcoholic beverage made from fermented palm sap or coconut sap, popular in countries like Sri Lanka, India, and South East Asia.

  - "He enjoyed a hot cup of toddy on a cold evening."
  - "The toddy shop was a popular gathering place for locals."
  - "Toddy is an essential part of traditional Sri Lankan culture."

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Variants

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toddies , toddy

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Etymology

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Derived from the Tamil word 'toddi' meaning 'palm sap'.

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Trivia

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1. Toddy is also known as 'tapri' in Tamil Nadu, India, and 'tap' in Sri Lanka.

2. Toddy is often served with spicy snacks like vadai or appalam.

3. Toddy can also be used as a base for making other traditional alcoholic beverages like arrack and coconut toddy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Palm sap: The sweet, clear liquid extracted from the inflorescence or the heart of a palm tree, used as a sweetener or as a base for making various beverages, including toddy.

2. Fermentation: The process of converting sugars into alcohol through the action of yeast or bacteria, used to make toddy and other alcoholic beverages.

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Culture

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Toddy has been an integral part of the cultural heritage of countries like Sri Lanka, India, and South East Asia for centuries. It is often consumed during festivals and celebrations. In literature, toddy has been mentioned in various works, including the famous Indian epic, the Mahabharata.

How to Memorize "toddy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a steaming hot cup of toddy being poured from a traditional pot into a glass. Visualize the golden color and the aroma of the drink.

2. associate
   

   - Associate toddy with warmth, tradition, and cultural significance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym TODDY: Traditional, Old, Delicious, Drink, Yummy.

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