aqua vitae

Etymology
From directly and via  and, from  and. . Compare, , , and from the same source.

Noun

 * 1)  An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine.
 * 2)  A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol.
 * , particularly cognac and other French brandy.

Etymology
From +.

Noun

 * 1)  liquor, distilled alcohol