‖ [ F. eau water (L. aqua) + de of + Cologne. ] Same as Cologne. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖ [ F., water of life; eau (L. aqua) water + de of + vie (L. vita) life. ] French name for brandy. Cf. Aqua vitæ, under Aqua. Bescherelle. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖ [ F., strong water, nitric acid (which is used in etching plates). ] (Art) An etching or a print from an etched plate. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]