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Angostura
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angostura

Flavouring prepared from oil distilled from the bitter, aromatic bark of either of two South American trees, Galipea officinalis or Cusparia trifoliata, of the rue family. It is blended with herbs and other flavourings to give angostura bitters, which was first used as a stomach remedy and is now used to season food, fruit, and alcoholic drinks.

It takes its name from the port of Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar) in Venezuela.

Angostura

Former name of Ciudad Bolívar, a port in Venezuela.
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