Syrup

  • 51syrup — also sirup noun Etymology: Middle English sirup, from Anglo French sirop, from Medieval Latin syrupus, from Arabic sharāb Date: 14th century 1. a. a thick sticky solution of sugar and water often flavored or medicated b. the concentrated juice of …

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  • 52syrup — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. concentrate, extract, elixir; glucose, sugar water; sorghum, molasses, treacle. See sweetness, coherence. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. sugar solution, treacle, sorghum; see sugar , sweets . Common syrups… …

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  • 53syrup — syr·up || sɪrÉ™p n. sweet and concentrated liquid; solution of sugar and water containing medication (Pharmacology) …

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  • 54syrup — (US also sirup) noun a thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in boiling water, used for preserving fruit. ↘a thick, sweet liquid containing medicine or used as a drink. ↘a thick, sticky liquid obtained from sugar cane as part of the… …

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  • 55syrup — syr·up …

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  • 56syrup — [ˈsɪrəp] noun [U] thick sweet liquid …

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  • 57syrup — A thick sweet liquid; a heavy solution of sugar in water. An article of food for table use. McDermott v State, 143 Wis 18, 126 NW 888, revd on another point 228 US 115, 57 L Ed 754, 33 S Ct 431 …

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  • 58syrup — see akspiáápiiniiwan …

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  • 59corn syrup — syrup prepared from corn. [1900 05, Amer.] * * * Sweet syrup produced by breaking down (hydrolyzing) cornstarch (a product of corn). Corn syrup contains dextrins, maltose, and dextrose and is used in baked goods, jelly and jam, and candy. High… …

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  • 60simple syrup — syrup (def. 3) …

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