syrup

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Etymology [edit]

Old French sirop, from Arabic شراب (šarāb, beverage), from شرب (šáriba, to drink). Related to sorbet, sherbet.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈsɪɹəp/
  • (US) IPA: /ˈsɪɹəp/, /ˈsiː.ɹəp/, /ˈsɝ.əp/
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Noun [edit]

syrup (countable and uncountable; plural syrups)

  1. Any thick liquid that is added to or poured over food as a flavouring and has a high sugar content. Also any viscous liquid.
    maple syrup
    pancake syrup
  2. (Cockney rhyming slang; shortened from syrup of figs) A wig.

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