The Collaborative International Dictionary
Galipea cusparia
Angostura \An`gos*tu"ra\, Angostura bark \An`gos*tu"ra
bark"\([aum][ng]`g[o^]s*t[=oo]"r[.a] b[aum]rk`). [From
Angostura, in Venezuela.]
A bitter aromatic bark, obtained from a South American tree
of the rue family ( Galipea cusparia, or Galipea
officinalis). It is used used as a tonic, in medicines,
liqueurs and bitters.
--U. S. Disp.
[1913 Webster WordNet 1.5] ||