Aqua Vitae - Latin, "water of life," used to describe clear distilled liquors and brandies.
Arborio Rice - an ovoid, short-grain rice with a hard core, white color and mild flavor; it becomes creamy when cooked and is used for risotto.
aqua vitæ = aqua vitae See brandy.
Armagnac Pronunciation: ar-muhn-YAK Notes: This French brandy is similar to cognac, but with a more pronounced flavor.
French for brandy and translated it means 'water of life' which is derived from the Latin 'aqua vitae'. Eau-de-vie is a clear and colorless, aromatic, and strong (80 to 90 proof) brandy that is distilled from fermented fresh fruit.
In Ireland, whiskey used to be known as uisce beatha, or 'water of life,' after the Latin aqua vitae, with the same meaning. The original Gaelic was probably corrupted into the modern word 'whiskey.
Eau-De-Vie - also aqua vitae, or "water of life" literally. A term commonly applied to homemade brandies and distilled white spirits, made from the lees of wine.
This spirit is also known as eaux de vie or eau-de-vie. In Scandinavian countries a similar beverage is referred to as aqua vitae, aquavit, aquavite, akvavit, or snaps. And in Italy, grappa is an eau de vie.
 See also: Produce, Water, Grain, An, Whisk
  
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