JULEP


Meaning of JULEP in English

[ 'dʒu:lɛp ]

■ noun a sweet drink made from sugar syrup, sometimes containing alcohol or medicine.

Origin

ME: from OFr., from med. L. julapium , via Arab. from Pers. gulāb , from gul 'rose' + āb 'water'.

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