vichy water

American

[vish-ee] / ˈvɪʃ i /

Or Vichy water

noun

a natural mineral water from springs at Vichy, containing sodium bicarbonate, other alkaline salts, etc., used in the treatment of digestive disturbances, gout, etc.
a water of similar composition, either natural or artificial.

vichy water British

noun

(sometimes capital) a natural mineral water from springs at Vichy in France, reputed to be beneficial to the health
any sparkling mineral water resembling this

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Etymology

Origin of vichy water

First recorded in 1855–60

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