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Syrup - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Syrup : (noun)
1: a thick sweet sticky liquid [syn: sirup]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Sirup \Sir"up\Syrup \Syr"up\, n. [F. sirop (cf. It. siroppo, Sp.
jarabe, jarope, LL. siruppus, syrupus), fr. Ar. shar[=a]b a
drink, wine, coffee, sirup. Cf. Sherbet.]
1. A thick and viscid liquid made from the juice of fruits,
herbs, etc., boiled with sugar.
2. A thick and viscid saccharine solution of superior quality
(as sugarhouse sirup or molasses, maple sirup);
specifically, in pharmacy and often in cookery, a
saturated solution of sugar and water (simple sirup), or
such a solution flavored or medicated.
Lucent sirups tinct with cinnamon. --Keats.
Mixing sirup. See the Note under Dextrose.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Syrup : \Syr"up\, n., Syrupy \Syr"up*y\, a. [See Sirup.]
Same as Sirup, Sirupy.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Syrup |
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heathersRunning: sounds amazing!! YUM RT @DCRunnergrrl pre-run snack: Non-fat greek yogurt, cocoa, espresso, sugar-free caramel Syrup, dark chocolate chips |
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Kriisteenuh: The red KoolAid Jammers taste like cherry flavored cough Syrup... |
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Keriannann: "we elves try to stick to the four main food groups, candy, candy cane, candy corn, and Syrup..." -Buddy from Elf :D |
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