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eau-de-vie

|eau/de/vie|

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/ˌoʊ də ˈvi/

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/ˌəʊ də ˈviː/

fruit brandy

Etymology
Etymology Information

'eau-de-vie' originates from French, specifically the words 'eau' meaning 'water' and 'vie' meaning 'life'.

Historical Evolution

'eau-de-vie' has remained largely unchanged from its French origins, maintaining its meaning as a distilled spirit.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'water of life', referring to its invigorating properties, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a clear, colorless fruit brandy that is produced by means of fermentation and double distillation.

The distillery is famous for its pear eau-de-vie.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/27 22:36