orgeat

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Definition of orgeat in English English dictionary

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

Hyphenation

or·geat

Etymology

[ 'or-"zhä(t) ] (noun.) 1754. French, from Middle French, from orge barley, from Latin hordeum; akin to Old High German gersta barley.