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Centuries ago this spice was used to dye cloth a deep yellow; today, it gives a yellow hue to Risotto Milanese
Saffron
A fictional mutant monster gave us this term for a woman who's unbearable while planning her wedding
Bridezilla
1974:
"Benji"
Dog
Between Oct. 1946 & Oct. 1949, this international organization held its meetings in Flushing, N.Y.
UN
A stock index
Dow Jones
Its seeds are used in curing gherkins; the leaves, or weeds, are used on salads & meats
Dill
A toff is a member of the upper classes of society, usually in this country
England
1949:
"Francis"
Mule
In 1517 the Ottoman Empire put its foot down on this town in Galilee, the home of Joseph, Mary & Jesus
Nazarath
Hyde's better half
Dr Jekyll
Most varieties of this herb essential to Italian pesto have green leaves, but the opal variety has purple leaves
Basil
A person who does not associate with lower class people
Snob
1943:
"My Friend Flicka"
Horse
In 1917 the British took the town of Al-Kut on the Tigris on their march to take this, now a capital city
Bagdad
It's another name for a tuxedo
Dinner Jacket
The 3 main types of beans that yield this flavoring are Tahitian, Mexican & Bourbon-Madagascar
Vanilla
A yuppie who lives for great dining experiences may be this word also ending in -ie
Foodie
1977:
Bernard & Bianca, "The Rescuers"
Mice
Corregidor, enveloped by this bay, was fortified by the Spanish in the 18th centur
Manilla
Legendary seducer
Don Juan
This spice is used to make chili powders &, along with caraway seed, kummel liqueur
Cumin
Ms. Poole from accounting who's tough on expense accounts, is known by this leguminous 2-word term
Bean Counter
1978:
"Matilda"
Kangaroo
Government of Alex Kerensky Overthrown
Russia
James Buchanan Brady's gem of a moniker
Diamond Jim