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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

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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