Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Eau de vie /ō dē vī/ · Eau· de vie · IPA /ˌoʊ.dəˈviː/ 01 French name for brandy. Cf. Aqua vitæ, under Aqua. 1. French name for brandy. Cf. Aqua vitæ, under Aqua. See: Aqua