n.
The bitter aromatic bark of either of two South American trees (Galipea officinalis or Cusparia trifoliata), used as a flavoring in bitters and as a tonic.
[After Angostura (Ciudad Bolívar), Venezuela.]
angostura bark
Dictionary:
an·gos·tu·ra bark (ăng'gə-stʊr'ə, -styʊr'ə) 
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n.
The bitter aromatic bark of either of two South American trees (Galipea officinalis or Cusparia trifoliata), used as a flavoring in bitters and as a tonic.
| Columbia Encyclopedia: angostura bark |
angostura bark (ăng'gəstʊr'ə, -styʊr'ə), bitter bark of either of two South American trees (Galipea officinalis and Cusparia felorifuga) of the rue family. Formerly valued as a tonic and quinine substitute, it is now used in angostura bitters, an aromatic appetizer sometimes added to cocktails.
| WordNet: angostura bark |
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Meaning #1:
the bitter bark of a South American tree; used in medicines and liqueurs and bitters
Synonym: angostura
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