1. Plural of angostura; narrow passages or straits, especially in geography or waterways.
Usage: Often used in geographical contexts to describe narrow channels or confined passages; Spanish origin; may appear in English texts discussing Latin American geography
2. Aromatic bitters made from the bark of a South American tree, used in cocktails and cooking.
Usage: Often capitalized as 'Angostura' when referring to the branded product; Commonly used in bartending and culinary applications

Examples

• The ship navigated carefully through the angosturas between the islands.
• The river narrows into several angosturas as it flows toward the delta.
• A few drops of angosturas enhance the flavor of the cocktail.
• The bartender added angosturas to the old fashioned.
• Angosturas are essential ingredients in many classic drink recipes.
• The explorer documented the angosturas along the coast in his journal.