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aqua vitae

/ˌeɪkwə ˈvaɪti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.71 in modern English

Syllables
aqua vi-tae
IPA
/ˌeɪkwə ˈvaɪti/
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

Synonym of ardent spirits, particularly cognac and other French brandy.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

  • "Ile ſooner truſt an Iriſhman vvith my Aquauita bottle, Sir Hu our parſon vvith my cheeſe, A theefe to vvalk my ambling gelding, thẽ my vvife VVith her ſelfe […]"

Etymology

From Medieval Latin aqua vītae directly and via Middle English aqua vite and French eau-de-vie, from aqua (“water”) and vītae (“of life”). Doublet of aquavit and akvavit. Compare eau de vie, whisky, whiskey, and water of life from the same source.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

aquae vitae (plural) aqua vitæ (alternative)

Synonyms

water of life eau de vie ardent spirits particularly cognac and other French brandy

Questions

How do you pronounce aqua vitae?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌeɪkwə ˈvaɪti/.
What does aqua vitae mean?
An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine.
Where does aqua vitae come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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