aqua Tofana

English

Etymology

Named after Giulia Tofana, the woman supposed to have produced it.

Noun

aqua Tofana (uncountable)

1. A strong poison, containing arsenic, said to have been widely used in Naples and Rome in the 17th century.

Translations

a strong poison used in 17th century Italy

• Portuguese: água-tofana f
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