a l’extremite (ȧ lek strā mē tā´), at the point of death; without resource.
al fresco (It.), (äl frās´ko), in the open air.
alguazil (Sp.), (äl gwä zēl´), a Spanish constable.
à l’huile (ä-lwēl).—In olive oil; with olive oil dressing.
Alici (ä-lē´chē).—Anchovies, or a similar small fish preserved in oil according to the Italian fashion.
à l’imperatrice (ä lâN-pā-rē-trēs´).—Said of shirred eggs served with a slice of paté de fois gras upon each egg.
à l’improviste (ȧ lâN prô vēst´); unawares, on a sudden.
à l’Irlandaise (ä lēr-län-dez´).—Containing potatoes in some form, and often cabbage, etc., in mass or as a prevailing garnish.
à l’Italienne (ä lē-tä-lē-en´).—Generally made of, or garnished with, savory macaroni, or paste of that kind, or with ravioli; or made savory with Parma cheese.
all’alba (It.), (äl läl´bä), at daybreak.