n. A sweet syrup made from sugar and almonds (or originally barley) and rose water or orange flower water.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A sirup in which, formerly, a decoction of barley entered, but which is now prepared with an emulsion of almonds, -- used to flavor beverages or edibles.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A syrup made from almonds (originally barley), sugar, and Orange-flower water.
Word Usage
"We discovered the wonderful pairing of fresh ginger, almond syrup called "orgeat," Scotch and soda water."