plural eaux-de-vie
ˌō(z)-də-ˈvē 
: a clear brandy distilled from the fermented juice of fruit (such as pears or raspberries)
Word History
Etymology
French, literally, water of life, translation of Medieval Latin aqua vitae
First Known Use
1683, in the meaning defined above
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“Eau-de-vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eau-de-vie. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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