e/Alchermes

Information
has gloss	eng: Alchermes is a type of Italian liqueur, said to have originated in Florence, prepared by infusing neutral spirits with sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla, and other herbs and flavoring agents. Its most striking characteristic is its scarlet color, obtained by the addition of kermes, an insect that the drink is named after, or cochineal. The drink fell out of favor around the turn of the century because people discovered that a (dye from the insects) was used. Several proprietary variants are commercially available, with alcoholic contents ranging from 21 to 32%. Its chief use is in coloring pastry, although a quick dessert is sometimes made by adding it to mascarpone and sugar.
lexicalization	eng: Alchermes
instance of	(noun) strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal liqueur, cordial

Meaning
German
has gloss	deu: Alchermes ist ein italienischer Likör. Neben circa 25 % Alkohol enthält er typischerweise Zucker, Zimt, Gewürznelken, Kardamom, Vanille, Rosenwasser und den Farbstoff Kermes. Durch letztere Zutat erhält das Getränk eine charakteristische rote Farbe, so dass es auch zum Färben von Speisen, zum Beispiel Zuppa inglese und Crostata di ricotta eingesetzt wird.
lexicalization	deu: Alchermes
Italian
has gloss	ita: Lalchermes (dallarabo al-qirmiz, che significa cocciniglia e che è utile a indicare il color cremisi, il cui termine deriva anch'esso dalla stessa parola) è un liquore usato per dolci e preparazioni di vario genere.
lexicalization	ita: Alchermes
Polish
has gloss	pol: Alkermes – rodzaj napoju alkoholowego, czerwony, dzięki przyprawom korzennym bardzo aromatyczny, likier włoskiego pochodzenia. Znany był już w kuchni staropolskiej .
lexicalization	pol: Alkermes

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