English Dictionary

aqua vitae

/ˌeɪkwə ˈvaɪti/

noun

(alchemy) An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine. / (chemistry, archaic) A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol. / (beverages, archaic) French brandy or cognac.

I enjoy sipping on aqua vitae after a long day.

意味（1）

(alchemy) An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine.

意味（2）

(chemistry, archaic) A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol.

意味（3）

(beverages, archaic) French brandy or cognac.

Ile ſooner truſt an Iriſhman with my / Aquauita bottle, Sir Hu[gh Evans] our parſon with my cheeſe, / A theefe to walk my ambling gelding, thẽ my wife / With her ſelfe; […]