aqua vitae

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine. countable,uncountable
  2. A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol. archaic,countable,uncountable
  3. Synonym of ardent spirits, particularly cognac and other French brandy. archaic,countable,uncountable
    — 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 […]

词形变化

aquae vitae plural aqua vitæ alternative

词源

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.
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