aqua vitae
/ˌeɪkwə ˈvaɪti/
词源链
- 英语English
aqua vitae
词源说明
From Medieval Latin aqua vītae directly and via Middle English aqua vite and French eau-de-vie, from aqua (“water”) and vītae (“of life”). Doublet of aquavit and akvavit. Compare eau de vie, whisky, whiskey, and water of life from the same source.
释义
名词noun
- 1(alchemy) An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine.
- 2(organic chemistry, archaic) A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol.
- 3archaicSynonym of ardent spirits