Toddy

the fermented sap of several species of the palm. It is a favorite drink in India, Borneo, West Africa, and Brazil. The wild date palm, the palmyra, and the cocoanut palm yield toddy. Fresh toddy, like sweet cider, is rather a pleasing drink, but it soon ferments. Arrack is obtained from toddy by distillation. See Alcohol; Cider; Wine; Pulque, etc.