"aqua Tofana" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after Giulia Tofana, the woman supposed to have produced it. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} aqua Tofana (uncountable)
  1. A strong poison, containing arsenic, said to have been widely used in Naples and Rome in the 17th century. Wikipedia link: aqua Tofana Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Arsenic Translations (a strong poison used in 17th century Italy): água-tofana [feminine] (Portuguese)
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