milk of almonds

noun

1. almond milk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of milk of almonds¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

The 1797 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, for example, notes that “the emulsive liquors of vegetables may be called vegetable milks,” and that, “accordingly, emulsions made with almonds are commonly called milk of almonds.”

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An emulsion made of almonds; milk of almonds.

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Boguslav received him lying in bed, his face rubbed with milk of almonds, which was to enhance the softness and freshness of his skin.

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German Milk of Roses.—Take of rose-water and milk of almonds, each 3 ounces; water 8 ounces; rosemary-water 2 ounces; and spirit of lavender � an ounce.

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Amongst others, were rice boiled in milk of almonds, saffron soups, and lamb à la crême;* of all which the caliph was amazingly fond.

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