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

He stopped to dilute his horchata with water.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Not to worry, there are many beautiful spots all around the campus of the museum, with views and fountains, to enjoy your paper and horchata.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Lonesome Rose, a Mexican-inspired restaurant in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, has long offered a version stuffed with horchata ice cream and topped with a peanut-pretzel crumble.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2022

It’s silky and smooth, like the horchata has only been just frozen, immediately collapsing back into its liquid state once in your mouth.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2022

I’ll be able to buy three tacos and a large horchata, which isn't much, but it will do.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez