ASPIC


Meaning of ASPIC in English

I. ˈaspik, ˈaas-, ˈais-, -ēk noun

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Etymology: Middle French, from Old French, alteration of aspe, from Latin aspis — more at asp

obsolete : the venomous asp

II. noun

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Etymology: French, from Middle French, modification of Old Provençal espic head (of grain), spike, from Latin spica — more at spike

: a European lavender ( Lavandula spica ) that produces a volatile oil — compare spike lavender

III. noun

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Etymology: French, literally, asp

: a savory jelly made from fish or meat stock thickened with gelatin and seasoned and used cold to garnish meat or fish or to make a mold of meat, fish, or vegetables

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