angostura bark
Definition
Noun: - Aromatic medicinal bark: The dried, bitter-tasting bark of a South American tree (Galipea officinalis, formerly Cusparia febrifuga), historically used for its medicinal properties and as a flavoring agent.
Usage
- Primary Use: Used as a key ingredient in traditional medicines, liqueurs, and aromatic bitters.
- The apothecary prepared a tonic using angostura bark.
- The distinctive flavor of the cocktail comes from bitters made with angostura bark.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Pharmaceutical Context: Refers specifically to the bark's use as a febrifuge (fever reducer) and stomachic (digestive aid) in 19th-century pharmacopeias.
- In the 1800s, angostura bark was a common remedy for digestive ailments.
Variants and Related Words
- Angostura bitters (noun): A concentrated preparation made by infusing angostura bark and other botanicals in alcohol, commonly used to flavor cocktails.
- A dash of Angostura bitters is essential for an Old Fashioned.
Synonyms
- Cusparia bark (noun): An older botanical name for the same bark.
- Carony bark (noun): A regional synonym.
Notes
- Clarification: While "angostura bark" is the primary ingredient, the term "Angostura" in modern usage most frequently refers to the commercially produced Angostura bitters, not the raw bark itself. The bark is rarely used directly today.
Noun
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the bitter bark of a South American tree; used in medicines and liqueurs and bitters
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