Angostura bark
the bitter, aromatic bark of either of two South American citrus trees, Galipea officinalis or G. cusparia, used in medicine and in the preparation of liqueurs and bitters.
noun
the bitter aromatic bark of certain South American rutaceous trees of the genus Cusparia or Galipea, formerly used medicinally to reduce fever
Read Also:
- Angostura
the bitter, aromatic bark of either of two South American citrus trees, Galipea officinalis or G. cusparia, used in medicine and in the preparation of liqueurs and bitters. Contemporary Examples Finish with angostura bitters and garnish with a lemon wheel. Lights, Camera, Cocktails Brody Brown September 22, 2011 Historical Examples This is the recipe:—Aperitl, cane […]
- Angostura bitters
plural noun trademark a bitter aromatic tonic made from gentian and various spices and vegetable colourings, used as a flavouring in alcoholic drinks Contemporary Examples Finish with angostura bitters and garnish with a lemon wheel. Lights, Camera, Cocktails Brody Brown September 22, 2011 Historical Examples Then six drops of angostura bitters, a wine-glassful of sherry, […]
- Angouleme
a city in W France, NNE of Bordeaux on the Charente River. a department in W France. 2306 sq. mi. (5975 sq. km). Capital: Angoulême. Contemporary Examples Then it was on to angouleme, recommended by a driver from Rouen. Michael Clinton: How to Become a Globe-Trotter Michael Clinton March 3, 2013 Historical Examples And what […]
- Angoumois
a region and former province of W France: famous as source of cognac. Historical Examples The assassin’s name was Francis Ravaillac, a native of Angoumois, who had been a solicitor in the courts of law. The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women Frederic Rowland Marvin Colbert labored to increase the receipts; the new imposts […]
- Angoumois grain moth
a gelechiid moth, Sitotroga cerealella, the larvae of which feed on stored corn and other grains.