EAU

(Fr.) Water. This word, like its English synonym, is applied to numerous substances, differing in their composition, sensible properties, and uses, of which the following are a few useful examples:— Eau douce , fresh or river water; Eau de mer , sea or salt water; Eau de fontaine , Eau de source , spring water; Eau de puits , well or pump water; Eau de rivière , river water; Eau distillée , distilled water; Eau de rose , rose water; Eau de vie , brandy; Eau de Cologne , Cologne water; Eau d’Hongrie , Hungary water; Eau bénite , holy water; Eau forte , aquafortis; Eau de sav on , soapsuds; Eau de senteur , scented water, .