Aqua vitae - Oxford Reference
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WEBNov 19, 2022 · It was originally an alchemico-medical term, referring to the magical stimulant, solvent, and preservative properties perceived in spirits. While aqua ardens was the favored term in the Iberian Peninsula and southern Europe, aqua vitae was almost universal in the north, and indeed gives us the Scandinavian word ...
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