ade
n. C2 Proficiency US //ˈeɪd// ade
n. a type of medicine or drink that is made by mixing a liquid with something else. It is an old word that people do not use much anymore.
n. a preparation made by mixing a liquid with another substance, such as a powder or a juice. Primarily found in historical medical texts or as a suffix in the names of specific remedies.
The old recipe calls for a small amount of herbal ade.
In the eighteenth century, doctors often prescribed various types of herbal ade to treat common fevers and digestive issues.
The manuscript describes a specific herbal ade prepared by steeping dried roots in cold water for several hours before being strained and consumed.