vichy water

or Vichy water

[ vish-ee ]

noun

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.

vichy water

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vichy water¹

First recorded in 1855–60