What is another word for aqua vitae?
Pronunciation: [ˈakwə vˈɪtiː] (IPA) 
Aqua vitae, a Latin term, has been used to describe a strong alcoholic drink for centuries. Synonyms for this term include eau de vie, which means "water of life" in French. The term is often used to refer to distilled beverages, such as brandy or whiskey, and is closely related to the term "spirits." Another synonym is grog, a drink enjoyed by sailors which originally consisted of rum mixed with water. The term firewater is also used to describe strong and potent alcoholic beverages, particularly those associated with Native American cultures. Ultimately, all of these terms describe potent and often highly distilled alcoholic beverages, and each has its own unique cultural and historical significance.
