ˈkōnˌyak also ˈkän- or ˈkȯn- noun
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Etymology: French, from Cognac, Charente department, France, where it is made
1. usually capitalized : a brandy from the departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime, France, distilled from white wine
2. : brandy ; especially : a French brandy — not used technically
3. : a moderate brown that is yellower, lighter, and stronger than bay or auburn and lighter, stronger, and slightly yellower than chestnut brown