Traditional Remedies

noun a thin, clear soup made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water

• The chef prepared a delicious vegetable broth for the soup.
• Hey, can you pass me the broth for my noodles?
• I love adding extra broth to my ramen for more flavor.
• The broth of creativity simmered in her mind, ready to be poured into her writing.

noun a type of sour milk that has thickened or curdled

verb to sour or curdle

• The process of clabbering milk involves allowing it to ferment and thicken.
• I accidentally left the milk out too long and it clabbered.
• I can't stand the taste of clabbered milk.
• The relationship between the two countries began to clabber as tensions rose.

noun a type of coniferous tree that typically has long, needle-shaped leaves and produces cones

verb to long for or yearn for something

• The pine tree is known for its evergreen needles and pine cones.
• I love the smell of pine trees in the forest.
• Let's go chill by the pine tree and have a picnic.
• Her voice was as soothing as the sound of wind through pine needles.

noun a tropical fruit with a sweet and tangy flavor, known for its purple rind and white segmented flesh

• The mangosteen is a tropical fruit that is known for its sweet and tangy flavor.
• I tried a mangosteen for the first time and it was delicious!
• Have you ever tasted a mangosteen? It's bomb!
• The mangosteen symbolizes the exotic and unique flavors of Southeast Asia.

noun a type of squash that is commonly used in Latin American cuisine

• Chayote is a type of squash commonly used in Latin American cuisine.
• Have you ever tried chayote? It's pretty tasty!
• I'm not a fan of chayote, it's just not my thing.
• The chayote of the vegetable world, always overlooked but secretly versatile.

noun a gum-like substance obtained from the latex of the sapodilla tree, used in making chewing gum

• The chicle industry plays a significant role in the economy of certain regions.
• I always chew chicle when I need to freshen my breath.
• Hey, do you have any chicle I can borrow?
• His words were like chicle, sticking in my mind long after he had spoken.

noun a type of root vegetable native to Peru, known for its supposed health benefits

• Maca root is a type of plant native to the Andes mountains.
• I've heard that maca root is supposed to give you a lot of energy.
• Have you tried that new maca root supplement? It's supposed to be amazing.
• Adding maca root to your smoothie is like adding a boost of vitality to your day.

noun a small amount of saliva used for cleaning or washing something

• The nurse performed a spit wash on the wound before applying the bandage.
• I just gave my shoes a quick spit wash to clean off the dirt.
• I'll just give this plate a spit wash before we use it again.
• He tried to spit wash his mistake by apologizing profusely.

noun The reddish-yellow dye or food coloring obtained from the seeds of the achuete plant.

• Achuete, also known as annatto, is commonly used as a natural food coloring in various dishes.
• My grandmother always adds a bit of achuete to her adobo for that extra vibrant color.
• I love the flavor that achuete gives to my favorite Filipino dishes.
• The use of achuete in the painting symbolizes the artist's cultural heritage.

noun a type of seaweed commonly found in Asian cuisine

• The scientist studied the properties of agal-agal in the laboratory.
• I heard that agal-agal is commonly used in making desserts.
• Hey, have you tried that new agal-agal drink at the cafe?
• Her thoughts were swirling like agal-agal in the ocean, unclear and confusing.

noun a fragrant resinous wood used in incense and perfumes

• Agalawood is a highly prized resinous wood used in perfumery and traditional medicine.
• I heard that agalawood is really expensive and rare to find.
• Yo, that agalawood scent is fire!
• The aroma of agalawood filled the room, bringing a sense of calm and tranquility.