JULEP


Meaning of JULEP in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' jü-l ə p

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Arabic jul ā b, from Persian gul ā b, from gul rose + ā b water

Date: 14th century

1 : a drink consisting of sweet syrup, flavoring, and water

2 : a drink consisting of a liquor (as bourbon or brandy) and sugar poured over crushed ice and garnished with mint

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.