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caramel

[kar-uh-muhl, -mel, kahr-muhl]

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noun

a liquid made by cooking sugar until it changes color, used for coloring and flavoring food.
a kind of chewy candy, commonly in small blocks, made from sugar, butter, milk, etc.
a yellowish brown or tan color.

caramel

/ ˈkærəməl, -ˌmɛl /

noun

burnt sugar, used for colouring and flavouring food
a chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, milk, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of caramel¹

First recorded in 1715–25; from French, from Spanish or Portuguese caramelo, from Late Latin calamellus “little reed” (by dissimilation), equivalent to calam(us) reed ( calamus ) + -ellus diminutive suffix; meaning changed by association with Medieval Latin cannamella, canna mellis, etc., “sugarcane,” equivalent to Latin canna cane + mel “honey” (genitive mellis )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of caramel¹

C18: from French, from Spanish caramelo, of uncertain origin

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And a sun-choke sundae with truffle, salted caramel, and caviar sent my taste buds on a dramatic, escalating adventure.

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I’ll never forget stumbling upon Gruyère caramels in a grocery store—yes, really.

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Whether they’re stuffed with brisket and “max” sauce, glazed in kimchi caramel, or tucked into a lasagna pan, the point isn’t purity.

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A drizzle of salted carrot caramel over the top seals the deal.

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The caramel totally dominates and the truffles are very sweet.

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�� is caramel?

Caramel is a liquid made by heating sugar until it changes to a brownish color. Caramel is used for coloring or flavoring food.Caramel is often used as a flavoring or sauce for a variety of foods, especially desserts, such as caramel ice cream and caramel-coated popcorn.The word caramel can also refer to a chewy candy made from the heated sugar, milk, butter, and other ingredients. It’s often shaped into cubes and is sometimes covered in chocolate, which you might find in a box of Valentine’s Day chocolates.Finally, caramel can refer to a tan or yellowish-brown color that resembles the color of the sugary liquid, as in The cat had a caramel-colored tail.Example: My favorite candy is a chocolate bar filled with caramel.

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