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orgeat
CIDE DICTIONARY
orgeat, n. [F., fr. orge barley, L. hordeum.].
A sirup in which, formerly, a decoction of barley entered, but which is now prepared with an emulsion of almonds, -- used to flavor beverages or edibles. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
orgeat, n. a cooling drink made from barley or almonds and orange-flower water.
Etymology
F f. Prov. orjat f. ordi barley f. L hordeum
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