aqua fortis

noun

aqua for·​tis ˈä-kwə-ˈfȯr-təs How to pronounce aqua fortis (audio)
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Its static rage behind closed doors crackles close in my ears with a tincture of aqua fortis. Ishion Hutchinson, The New York Review of Books, 14 Jan. 2021

Word History

Etymology

New Latin aqua fortis, literally, strong water

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aqua fortis was in the 15th century

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“Aqua fortis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqua%20fortis. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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