eau de vie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌəʊ.dəˈviː/ (UK)
- /ˌoʊ.dəˈviː/ (US)
Etymology
From French eau-de-vie (“water of life”), calque of Medieval Latin aqua vītae. Compare akvavit, aquavit, aqua vitae, whisky, whiskey, and water of life from the same source.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Synonym of brandy.
- (countable, uncountable) Synonym of aqua vitae, similar distilled spirits, especially French ones.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eau de vies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| eaus de vie | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| eaux de vie | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| eau-de-vie | alternative | lexicographic |