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Absinthe
A strong unsweetened liquor containing oil of wormwood, usually diluted for drinking. addled: Rotten or spoiled.
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aitchbone
Slang for H-bone, or hipbone, cut of beef.
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alkanet
A plant used for coloring confectionary. alum: A salt with a very astringent effect consisting of crystals usually under one-half inch in size; used to make pickles crisp.
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ambergris
A secretion of the sperm whale valued for its use in perfumes.
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anatto
Coloring ingredient for cheese making.
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Angelica
An herb whose leafstalks are candied and whose roots and fruit furnish the angelica oil used as a flavoring for liqueurs and perfume.
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Angélica
An herb whose leafstalks are candied and whose roots and fruit furnish the angelica oil used as a flavoring for liqueurs and perfume.
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anise
Herb seeds used for flavoring. The flavor is similar to licorice.
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anisette
Anise-flavored liqueur usually served after dinner. arrack: Tropical drink distilled from coconut juice, rice, molasses mash and sugar cane juice.
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arrow-root
Nutritious and easily digested starch from finely ground rootstalks of arrow-root plant; used in making biscuits, crackers, custards, and puddings.
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