aqua vitae

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun

[edit] English

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[edit] Alternative forms

• aqua vitæ

[edit] Etymology

From Latin aqua "water" and vitae "of life", meaning "water of life".

[edit] Noun

aqua vitae (plural aquae vitae)

1. (alchemy) An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine.
2. (chemistry, archaic) A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol.
3. (beverages) French brandy / cognac.