Associations to the word «Aspic»

Wiktionary

ASPIC, noun. A dish in which ingredients are set into a gelatine, jelly-like substance made from a meat stock or consommé.
ASPIC, noun. (obsolete) (poetic) an asp, a small venomous snake of Egypt.
ASPIC, noun. A piece of ordnance carrying a 12-pound shot.
ASPIC, adjective. Aspish; relating to an asp, a small venomous snake of Egypt.

Dictionary definition

ASPIC, noun. Savory jelly based on fish or meat stock used as a mold for meats or vegetables.

Wise words

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