Meaning of aqua vitae | Babel Free
/ˌeɪkwə ˈvaɪti/Definitions
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An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine. countable, uncountable
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A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol. archaic, countable, uncountable
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Synonym of ardent spirits, particularly cognac and other French brandy. archaic, countable, uncountable
Examples
“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 […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.