[ 'karəm(ə)l , -mɛl ]
■ noun
1》 sugar or syrup heated until it turns brown, used as a flavouring or colouring for food or drink.
2》 a soft toffee made with sugar and butter that have been melted and further heated.
Derivatives
~ization or ~isation noun
~ize or ~ise verb
Origin
C18: from Fr., from Sp. ~o .