Vichy
noun
1.
a city in central France: provisional capital of unoccupied France 1940–1942; hot springs.
2.
(often lowercase) vichy water.
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.
noun
1.
a town and spa in central France, on the River Allier: seat of the collaborationist government under Marshal Pétain (1940–44); mineral waters bottled for export. Pop: 26 528 (1999) Latin name Vicus Calidus (ˈviːkəs ˈkælɪdəs)
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
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