"au reservoir" meaning in English

See au reservoir in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Etymology: Humorous alteration of au revoir after reservoir. Head templates: {{en-interj}} au reservoir
  1. (humorous) Au revoir. Tags: humorous
    Sense id: en-au_reservoir-en-intj-3KpKH9YP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English farewells, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "“Adieu-au reservoir” (as an ambitious artist once remarked)",
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          "ref": "1917, McClure's Magazine ..., volume 50, S. S. McClure, Limited:",
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