aqua mirabilis

noun

aqua mi·​ra·​bi·​lis

-məˈräbələ̇s,

-rab-

plural aquae mirabiles

-äbəˌlēz,

-ˌlās;

-abəˌlēz

: a distilled cordial of old pharmacy made of spirits, sage, betony, balm, and other aromatic ingredients

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, wonderful water

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