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Examples of aqua vitae in a Sentence
aqua vitae has been part of human culture since ancient times
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, literally, water of life
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of aqua vitae was
in the 15th century
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“Aqua vitae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqua%20vitae. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
aqua vitae
noun
aqua vi·tae
ˌak-wə-ˈvīt-ē, ˌäk-
: a strong alcoholic liquor
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