aqua vitae
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noun \ˌa-kwə-ˈvī-tē, ˌä-\Definition of AQUA VITAE
: a strong alcoholic liquor (as brandy)
Examples of AQUA VITAE
- <aqua vitae has been part of human culture since ancient times>
Origin of AQUA VITAE
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, literally, water of life
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to AQUA VITAE
- Synonyms
- alcohol, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch [slang], inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice [slang], liquor, lush [slang], moonshine, potable, rum, sauce [slang], spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple
- Antonyms
- nonintoxicant
Rhymes with AQUA VITAE
aqua vi·tae
noun \ˌak-wə-ˈvīt-ē, ˌäk-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of AQUA VITAE
: a strong alcoholic liquor
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