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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This accounts for the difficulty many persons find in making milk of almonds that does not spontaneously divide, a day or so after its manufacture.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by Piesse, George William Septimus
When he heard of the murder he shut himself up for three days, and refused all food, except "milk of almonds."
From An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 by Cusack, Mary Frances
An emulsion made of almonds; milk of almonds.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
Wash thoroughly with milk of almonds, which can be obtained at the drug store.
From Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society by Young, John H.
Beat your eggs up, light and quick; Froth them thick; Mingle with them while you beat Juice of lemon, essence fine; Then combine The burst milk of almonds sweet.
From Cyrano De Bergerac by Guillemard, Mary F.
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