aqua pura

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Upon my credit," observed Father Mulrenin, "I think the aqua pura is the best of it.

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

But the show was a frost, though Lillah gave an excellent imitation, with the aid of a toy spider, of a Hun inserting bacilli into the nation's aqua pura.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 8, 1916 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

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)

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.