\ ˌō-də-ˈvē
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plural eaux-de-vie\
ˌō(z)-də-ˈvē
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Definition of eau-de-vie
: a clear brandy distilled from the fermented juice of fruit (such as pears or raspberries)
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“Eau-de-vie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eau-de-vie. Accessed 22 May. 2022.
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