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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Plural of
eau .
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In the French language, the suffix "eaux" - pronounced "O" - denotes the plural form of a word ending in "eau," like chateaux.
NYT > Home Page By CHRIS BRANCH 2011
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I feel the same way when people mock the GEAUX Tigers slogan as "eaux" is a common ending for many Cajun surnames so I just have to write it off to ignorance.
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I feel the same way when people mock the GEAUX Tigers slogan as "eaux" is a common ending for many Cajun surnames so I just have to write it off to ignorance.
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The cellar master plays his cards, moving the eaux-de-vie around so that they age as he wants them to.
A Slow Path to Perfection Lennox Morrison 2011
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When buying younger eaux-de-vie, the skill is in being able to project which ones will produce a great cognac of the future.
A Slow Path to Perfection Lennox Morrison 2011
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Les inondations ont causé plus de 20 morts et plusieurs blessés, et la ville a été ravagée par les eaux qui ont tout emporté sur leur passage.
Global Voices in English » Tunisia: Severe Flooding Kills 15 2009
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The variety of eaux de vie, grappas and liqueurs the distillery produces is astounding.
The Spirits of America Kevin Sintumuang 2011
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Aware that Delamain selects eaux-de-vie individually, rather than signing regular contracts, these small grower-distillers bring in their samples in the hope of selling them.
A Slow Path to Perfection Lennox Morrison 2011
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Unless labeled single cask, cognacs are blended from eaux-de-vie of differing ages but matured at least two years to create a complex mix of tastes and aromas with lasting pleasure for nose and palate.
A Slow Path to Perfection Lennox Morrison 2011
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The thick stone walls offer ideal conditions for aging eaux-de-vie , or elixir of life.
A Slow Path to Perfection Lennox Morrison 2011
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