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bitters, n orally administered drugs made from botanical sources. Bitter in taste, they often are used to activate the gastrointestinal tract, to reduce inflammation, and to work as mild sedatives. bitters reflex sialogogues. Included in the group are gentian, quassia, nux vomica and quinine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tilden, the newly elected governor of New York State, she asked the bartender to mix a special drink of bourbon with a lesser portion of sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters. the world's leading manufacturer of aromatic bitters. |
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