angostura

 
Pronunciation: /ˌaŋgəˈstjʊərə/
(also angostura bark)

noun

[mass noun]
  • an aromatic bitter bark from certain South American trees, used as a flavouring, and formerly as a tonic and to reduce fever.
    • The trees are Angostura febrifuga and Galipea officinalis, family Rutaceae
  • short for Angostura bitters.

Origin:

late 18th century: from the place name Angostura