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French word eau comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ékʷeh₂ (Water.), Proto-Indo-European *h₂ekʷeh₂
*h₂ékʷeh₂ (Proto-Indo-European)
Water.
*h₂ekʷeh₂ (Proto-Indo-European)
*akʷā (Proto-Italic)
Water.
aqua (Latin)
Water.
yaue (Old French)
iaue (Old French)
Water (drinkable liquid).
eaue (Old French)
(late Old French) water.
eau (Middle French)
Water.
eau (French)
(chemistry) The chemical compound with empirical formula H2O existing in the form of ice, liquid water or steam.. Fluids such as sweat, formed and found in the body of man or animal.. In particular, rain.. Natural liquid quantities or expanses.. Water, a liquid that is transparent, colorless, odorless, and tasteless in its pure form, the primary constituent of lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans.