Vichy (en. Vichy)

/ˈbiː.ʃi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Mineral water originating from Vichy, France.
The doctor recommended that he take vichy to improve his digestion.
El médico recomendó que tomara vichy para mejorar su digestión.
Style of checkered fabric, frequently blue and white.
The dress was made of a beautiful vichy that evoked summer.
El vestido estaba hecho de un hermoso vichy que evocaba el verano.

Etymology

It comes from the name of a city in France famous for its thermal waters.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vichy water
Traditional mineral water from the city of Vichy.
agua vichy
vichy fabric
A type of checkered fabric commonly found in fashion.
tela vichy

Related Words

mineral
Inorganic substance found in nature.
mineral
water
Liquid substance, colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
agua

Slang Meanings

It refers to something that is refreshing or revitalizing.
After exercising, a vichy is just what I need.
Después del ejercicio, un vichy es justo lo que necesito.
Fashion style that is associated with classic or vintage.
That vichy dress is very fashionable this season.
Ese vestido vichy está muy a la moda esta temporada.