horchata

American  

[awr-chah-tuh] / ɔrˈtʃɑ tə /

noun

1. a chilled drink of Spain and Latin America, made from rice milk or any of various nut milks, sweetened and typically flavored with cinnamon or vanilla.

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Etymology

Origin of horchata

First recorded in 1820–30; from Spanish, ultimately from Latin hordeum “barley,” perhaps through an intermediary such as Italian, Medieval Latin, or Mozarabic; orgeat ( def. )

Example Sentences

So behold my 2026 forecast, which will absolutely come true, because my track record is more perfect than an order of taquitos at Cielito Lindo washed down with horchata.

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Over a lunch of asada tortas and horchata in East L.A.,

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While alcohol was an option at the event, most people opted for a curated menu of coffee with homemade horchata, churro or matcha flavors by La Chula Café.

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Newsom is not everyone’s cup of horchata, myself included.

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Anthony Sr. gave nicknames to his nieces and nephews — Chocolate Red, Coco, Peanut Butter, Horchata.

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