English

Alternative forms

• aqua vitæ

Noun

aqua vitae ‎(plural aquae vitae)

1. (alchemy) An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine.
2. (chemistry, archaic) A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol.
3. (beverages) French brandy / cognac.

Latin

Etymology

Literally "water of life", from aqua ‎(“water”) + vīta ‎(“life”).

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈa.kʷa ˈwiː.taj/

Noun

aqua vītae f ‎(genitive aquae vītārum); first declension

1. distilled alcohol; spirits

Descendants

• Romanian: apa vieţii
• English: aqua vitae