# eau forte

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An etching or a print from an etched plate.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French eau forte (“strong water; nitric acid (which is used in etching plates)”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/eau-forte