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Definition of Sirup
1. Noun. A thick sweet sticky liquid.
Generic synonyms: Sweetener, Sweetening
Specialized synonyms: Sugar Syrup, Molasses, Sorghum, Sorghum Molasses, Golden Syrup, Treacle, Grenadine, Maple Syrup, Corn Syrup
Definition of Sirup
1. n. A thick and viscid liquid made from the juice of fruits, herbs, etc., boiled with sugar.
Definition of Sirup
1. to syrup [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: syrup
Medical Definition of Sirup
1. 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. Origin: F. Sirop (cf. It. Siroppo, Sp. Jarabe, jarope, LL. Siruppus, syrupus), fr. Ar. Sharab a drink, wine, coffee, sirup. Cf. Sherbet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)