vichy water

Vi·chy wa·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vish-ee waw-ter, wot-er]
- /ˈvɪʃ i ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vish-ee waw-ter, wot-er]
- /ˈvɪʃ i ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər/

Definitions of vichy water words

noun vichy water a natural mineral water from springs at Vichy, containing sodium bicarbonate, other alkaline salts, etc., used in the treatment of digestive disturbances, gout, etc. 1
noun vichy water a water of similar composition, either natural or artificial. 1
noun vichy water a natural mineral water from springs at Vichy in France, reputed to be beneficial to the health 0
noun vichy water any sparkling mineral water resembling this 0

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Origin of vichy water

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Vichy water

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vichy water popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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