Meaning
Alternative spelling of aquavit.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Unadapted borrowing from Danish and Swedish akvavit, from Medieval Latin aqua vitae (“water of life”). Doublet of aqua vitae and aquavit. Compare eau-de-vie, whisky, whiskey, and water of life from the same source.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aquavit
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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