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How do you spell Sambuca?

Correct spelling

sambuca

Remember Latin sambucus: one 'c' and Italian '-ca' ending, not Germanic '-ka'.

Why is sambuca spelled this way?

From Latin sambucus, elderberry. SAM-BU-CA. An Italian anise-flavored liqueur. Not 'sambuka' or 'sambucca'. One c, and the ending is -ca not -ka.

Common misspellings of sambuca

sambukasambuccasambhuca

Example

The bartender set the sambuca on fire before serving it with three coffee beans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell sambuca?+
The correct spelling is "sambuca". Remember Latin sambucus: one 'c' and Italian '-ca' ending, not Germanic '-ka'.
Is it sambuka or sambuca?+
The correct spelling is "sambuca", not "sambuka".

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