Vichy water

Vichy water
n. an effervescent mineral water from Vichy in France.

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noun
sparkling mineral water from springs at Vichy, France or water similar to it
• Hypernyms: ↑mineral water

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\\ˈvi]shē- ˈvē], -shi-\ noun
Usage: often capitalized V
Etymology: from Vichy, France

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/vish"ee/
1. a natural mineral water from springs at Vichy, containing sodium bicarbonate, other alkaline salts, etc., used in the treatment of digestive disturbances, gout, etc.
2. a water of similar composition, either natural or artificial.
Also, Vichy water. Also called vichy, Vichy.
[1855-60]

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Vichy water or vichy water /vēˈshē/ noun
Mineral water from Vichy springs, containing sodium bicarbonate, etc, or a natural or artificial water resembling it (also vichy)
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Main Entry: ↑Vichyite

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Vichy water,
1. a natural mineral water from springs at Vichy, France, containing sodium bicarbonate and other salts, used in the treatment of digestive disturbances, gout, and other ailments.
2. a natural or artificial water of similar composition.

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