Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eau-de-vie
Noun
/oː də ˈvi/
Definition
A clear, colorless fruit brandy that is distilled from fruits other than grapes.
Examples
- After dinner, we savored a glass of pear eau-de-vie.
- Some people use eau-de-vie in cocktails for added flavor.
- The artisan distillery produced a remarkable cherry eau-de-vie.
Meaning
Eau-de-vie, translated literally as ‘water of life’, refers to a type of high-proof spirit made from fermented fruit. It is often enjoyed as a digestif.
Synonyms
- fruit brandy
- distilled fruit spirit
- fruit liqueur
