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syrup

Or ·ܱ

[sur-uhp, sir-]

noun

  1. any of various thick, sweet liquids prepared for table use from molasses, glucose, etc., water, and often a flavoring agent.

  2. any of various preparations consisting of fruit juices, water, etc., boiled with sugar.

    raspberry syrup.

  3. Pharmacology.a concentrated sugar solution that contains medication or flavoring.

  4. simple syrup.



verb (used with object)

  1. to bring to the form or consistency of syrup.

  2. to cover, fill, or sweeten with syrup.

syrup

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. a solution of sugar dissolved in water and often flavoured with fruit juice: used for sweetening fruit, etc

  2. any of various thick sweet liquids prepared for cooking or table use from molasses, sugars, etc

  3. a liquid medicine containing a sugar solution for flavouring or preservation

  4. informalcloying sentimentality

  5. slanga wig

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to bring to the consistency of syrup

  2. to cover, fill, or sweeten with syrup

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • syruplike adjective
  • ˈܱ-ˌ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of syrup1

1350–1400; < Medieval Latin syrupus < Arabic 󲹰 a drink; replacing Middle English sirop < Middle French < Medieval Latin, as above
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Word History and Origins

Origin of syrup1

C15: from Medieval Latin syrupus, from Arabic 󲹰 a drink, from shariba to drink: sense 4 from rhyming slang syrup of fig
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Chris Robinson, the actor who played Dr. Rick Webber on “General Hospital” and also introduced America to a classic turn of phrase in a commercial for cough syrup, has died of heart failure.

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It’s built on tahini, lemon juice, miso, maple syrup and water, punched up with spices.

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“And Just Like That” hasn’t entirely exorcised that image, although Anthony has been updated to add something more to the mix than the bracing splash of tartness flavoring Charlotte’s simple syrup personality.

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A community event had also been a checklist of Canadian moments, such as the King dropping a puck to start a game of street hockey and getting jars of maple syrup.

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“Those fruity juices, plus olive oil and honey, yield a ruby syrup perfect for spooning over molten cheese,” Laperruque added.

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