aqua pura

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This catechism was the invariable prelude to the Major’s use of water for drinking purposes, whether in the form of aqua pura, whisky and water, or tea. 

From Cupid in Africa by Wren, P. C.

Ad h�c Spumam ex aqua pura non alia ratione videri candescere & albescerere quam quod sit congeries confertissima minutissimarum bullarum, quarum unaqu�que suum radium reflectit, unde continens candor alborve apparet.

From Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours (1664) by Boyle, Robert

This vegetable always flourishes in a moist soil, though it generally has a holy horror of aqua pura.

From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 18, July 30, 1870 by Various

"Quinine, yes; aqua pura," he murmured, looking at another.

From Charlotte's Inheritance by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

With pleasure, captain," said the Pythagorean, "only I wish you would adopt my principles—a vegetable diet and aqua pura.

From The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William