angostura bark

[ ang-guh-stoo r-uh, -styoo r-uh, ang- ]

/ ˈæŋ gəˈstʊər ə, -ˈstyʊər ə, ˌæŋ- /

noun

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.

Nearby words

angora cat, angora goat, angora rabbit, angora wool, angostura, angostura bark, angostura bitters, angoulême, angoumois, angoumois grain moth, angra do heroismo

Origin of angostura bark

First recorded in 1785–95; after Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar), town in central Venezuela

Also called an·gos·tu·ra.

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Examples from the Web for angostura

Finish with Angostura bitters and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Lights, Camera, Cocktails|Brody Brown|September 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In Angostura, Piar was found guilty, by a court-martial, of an attempt to excite a war of colour.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction|Various
Nothing like Angostura—with a little drop of gin in it; gives tone to the system.
The Sign of the Spider|Bertram Mitford
On July 17, 1817, his capture of Angostura marked the turning tide of his fortunes.
The History of Cuba, vol. 2|Willis Fletcher Johnson

At Angostura, and at the Cerro Gordo, he exhibited courage and an indefatigable spirit.
The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume I (of 2)|Hazard Stevens
"I wonder if Angostura bitters really go with whisky," said the Professor, toying with the neck of the bottle.
From Sea to Sea|Rudyard Kipling

British Dictionary definitions for angostura (1 of 2)

Angostura

/ (Spanish aŋɡɔsˈtura) /

noun

the former name (1764–1846) for Ciudad Bolívar

British Dictionary definitions for angostura (2 of 2)

angostura bark

/ (ˌæŋɡəˈstjʊərə) /

noun

the bitter aromatic bark of certain South American rutaceous trees of the genus Cusparia or Galipea, formerly used medicinally to reduce fever

Word Origin for angostura bark

c18 from Angostura

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