witblits

(ˈvɪtˌblɪts)

(Brewing) South African an extremely potent illegally distilled spirit

[from Afrikaans wit white + blits lightning]

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In South Africa a traditional hangover cure is to melt a sheep's stomach walls in a pot with witblits moonshine, Umqombothi beer or any of the country's famed wines.

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Loopspruit also produces a considerable quantity of wine spirits or grappa, which is locally known as "witblits," the equivalent of white lightning.