orgeat

American  

[awr-zhat, awr-zha] / ˈɔr ʒæt, ɔrˈʒa /

noun

1. a syrup or drink made originally from barley but later from almonds, prepared with sugar and an extract of orange flowers.

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orgeat British  

/ ˈɔːʒɑː, ɔrʒa /

noun

1. a drink made from barley or almonds, and orange flower water

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Etymology

Origin of orgeat

1745–55; < French < Provençal orjat, derivative of orge barley < Latin hordeum

Example Sentences

A few weeks back, a colleague was telling me about a non-alcoholic drink she made that she really enjoyed It was comprised of Ghia, Caleño Dark & Spicy, hibiscus syrup, orgeat, lemon juice and cherry rooibos bitters.

From Salon

There, the San Francisco-native Torre set up shop producing Torani's syrups, including tamarindo, orgeat, anisette, grenadine and lemon, which were mostly bound for Italian sodas, though occasionally flavored coffees.

From Salon

Orgeat is a savory drink, probably very fortifying during these times of frequent famine and occasional bubonic plague, and it’s sometimes used as a milk replacement.

From Seattle Times

So the average tongue still can appreciate the subtle, earthy appeal of a glass of orgeat, considered a cold and wet food in the humoral system and thus useful for counteracting overheated or overly sanguine temperaments.

From Seattle Times

These toffs are still calling this drink orgeat for some reason, even though, now, it contains no barley at all.

From Seattle Times