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Decoction :: Decoction (n.) An extract got from a body by boiling it in water.

Decoctible :: Decoctible (a.) Capable of being boiled or digested.

Catechu :: Catechu (n.) A dry, brown, astringent extract, obtained by decoction and evaporation from the Acacia catechu, and several other plants growing in India. It contains a large portion of tannin or tannic acid, and is used in medicine and in the arts. It is also known by the names terra japonica, cutch, gambier, etc..

Strong :: Strong (superl.) Having virtues of great efficacy; or, having a particular quality in a great degree; as, a strong powder or tincture; a strong decoction; strong tea or coffee..

Orgeat :: Orgeat (n.) A sirup in which, formerly, a decoction of barley entered, but which is now prepared with an emulsion of almonds, -- used to flavor beverages or edibles..

Decocted :: Decocted (imp. & p. p.) of Decoc.

Apozemical :: Apozemical (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a decoction..

Drink :: Drink (n.) Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as water, coffee, or decoctions..

Decoction :: Decoction (n.) The act or process of boiling anything in a watery fluid to extract its virtues.

Decoct :: Decoct (v. t.) To warm, strengthen, or invigorate, as if by boiling..

Seethe :: Seethe (n.) To decoct or prepare for food in hot liquid; to boil; as, to seethe flesh..

Treacle :: Treacle (n.) A saccharine fluid, consisting of the inspissated juices or decoctions of certain vegetables, as the sap of the birch, sycamore, and the like..

Ptisan :: Ptisan (n.) A decoction of barley with other ingredients; a farinaceous drink.

Decocture :: Decocture (n.) A decoction.

Extract :: Extract (n.) A decoction, solution, or infusion made by drawing out from any substance that which gives it its essential and characteristic virtue; essence; as, extract of beef; extract of dandelion; also, any substance so extracted, and characteristic of that from which it is obtained; as, quinine is the most important extract of Peruvian bark..

Weaken :: Weaken (v. t.) To reduce in quality, strength, or spirit; as, to weaken tea; to weaken any solution or decoction..

Tea :: Tea (n.) A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water; as, tea is a common beverage..

Shell :: Shell (n.) The husks of cacao seeds, a decoction of which is often used as a substitute for chocolate, cocoa, etc..

Gall :: Gall (v. t.) To impregnate with a decoction of gallnuts.

Chica :: Chica (n.) A fermented liquor or beer made in South American from a decoction of maize.

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