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Meaning of aqua vitae | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌeɪkwə ˈvaɪti

Definitions

  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

Equivalents

Deutsch Lebenswasser
Bahasa Indonesia eau de vie
Polski akwawita okowita

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.
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See also

aqua walking aquabatics aquabelle aquabib aquabics aquabike

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