Meaning of the word horchata in English

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horchata

US /ɔːrˈtʃɑːtə/
UK /hɔːrˈtʃɑːtə/
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Noun

a traditional Spanish and Latin American drink made from ground tiger nuts, sesame seeds, or rice, often sweetened and flavored with cinnamon

Example:
I ordered a refreshing glass of horchata with my tacos.
Traditional horchata is made from chufa nuts.