Hippocras (vinum Hippocraticum, 'wine of Hippocrates'), an aromatic medicated wine, formerly much used as a cordial. It was prepared from white wine, flavoured with cinnamon and other spices, lemon peel, almonds, &c., and sweetened with honey or sugar.
Hippocras
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 5: Friday to Humanitarians, p. 719
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