| 单词 | gentian spirit |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgentian spirit b. Sometimes in form gentiane. A liqueur or aperitif made from gentian root (typically that of yellow gentian n.). Also (more fully gentian spirit): an alcoholic spirit with a bitter flavour made from gentian root. See also gentian brandy n. at Compounds 2. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > drink > decoction > [noun] > of herbs, seeds, or bark sorrela1400 cinnamon-water1589 borage-water1620 sage drink1747 sage juice1747 seed water1747 mauby1790 sabzi1804 gentian1840 Angostura1856 gentian bitter1864 sage gargle189. hop bitters1894 rooibos1911 1840 J. Pereira Elements Materia Medica II. 895 The capability of the infusion of gentian to undergo the vinous fermentation, and to form an alcoholic liquor (gentian spirit), much admired by the Swiss. 1908 Wine & Spirit Bull. 1 Jan. 35/2 500 cases Edouard Pernod absinthe. 50 Cases Edouard Kirschwasser. 10 cases Edouard Gentiane. 1966 P. V. Price France: Food & Wine Guide 65 A pre-prandial digestive of a herby type, such as gentian or anisette. 1990 Effects Greater Econ. Integration within European Community on U.S. (U.S. Internat. Trade Comm. Publ. 2268) vi. 62/2 The specific spirit categories include..cider brandy, or perry spirit; gentian spirit; fruit spirit drinks; [etc.]. 2011 Guardian (Nexis) 26 Mar. (Travel section) 8 The owners put on an incredible feast at night, beginning with a glass of Gentiane (a local aperitif of mountain herbs). < as lemmas |
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