milk of almonds
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of milk of almonds
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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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.”
From Slate
An emulsion made of almonds; milk of almonds.
From Project Gutenberg
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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