What does eau de vie mean?
Definitions for eau de vie
oʊdə ˈvieau de vie
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Princeton's WordNet
eau de vienoun
strong coarse brandy
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eau de vienoun
brandy or similar spirit
Etymology: eau-de-vie
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eau de vie
Eau de vie, which translates to "water of life" in French, refers to a category of clear, colorless fruit brandies that are produced through fermentation and double distillation process. These beverages are typically made from fruit other than grapes, like pears, apples, cherries, or plums, and are often bottled without aging to maintain the freshness and aroma of the fruits. Eau de vie is enjoyed straight and is often used in cooking and cocktails.
Webster Dictionary
Eau de vie
french name for brandy. Cf. Aqua vitae, under Aqua
Etymology: [F., water of life; eau (L. aqua) water + de of + vie (L. vita) life.]
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Eau de vie
An eau de vie is a clear, colorless fruit brandy that is produced by means of fermentation and double distillation. The fruit flavor is typically very light. In English speaking countries, eau de vie refers to a distilled beverage made from fruit other than grapes. Similar terms may be local translations or may specify the fruit used to produce it. Although eau de vie is a French term, similar beverages are produced in other countries. In French speaking countries, however, there is also the term eau-de-vie de vin, which refers to eaux de vie from grapes, more precisely those that are not made in the Armagnac or Cognac regions of France. These alcoholic beverages are known as French brandy in the English speaking world.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of eau de vie in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of eau de vie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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