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aspic definition

as·pic (as′pik′)

noun

  1. Archaic an asp
  2. a cold jelly of meat juice, tomato juice, etc., served as a garnish or molded, often with meat, seafood, etc.

Etymology: Fr < OFr aspe, asp; -ic prob. by assoc. with basilic, basilisk

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