L'Orvietan

"L'Orvietan" refers to something originating from or related to Orvieto, a city in the Umbria region of Italy. Here are the most common meanings:

1. L'Orvietan (the elixir):

• Historically, it was a medicinal preparation or antidote created in Orvieto in 1603 by Girolamo Ferranti, who was the first to call himself "L'Orvietano" (the man from Orvieto).
• This elixir, made from a secret recipe of numerous herbs (over 25 or 30 are often mentioned), gained fame throughout Europe as a purported cure-all.
• Today, L'Orvietan is a bitter herbal liqueur (amaro) produced in Orvieto, following the tradition and drawing inspiration from the ancient recipe. It is made by macerating herbs in alcohol and is enjoyed as a digestif.

2. L'Orvietano (the person from Orvieto):

• This can refer to a person who comes from Orvieto.
• Specifically, it refers to Girolamo Ferranti, the originator and seller of the famous elixir in the 17th century.

Therefore, when you see or hear "l'Orvietan," it most likely refers to the bitter herbal liqueur that is a modern-day product with historical roots in the famous medicinal preparation from Orvieto. It can also, in historical contexts, refer to the person who created and sold that original elixir.

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