MOLASSES


Meaning of MOLASSES in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mə-ˈla-səz ]

noun

Etymology: modification of Portuguese melaço, from Late Latin mellaceum grape juice, from Latin mell-, mel honey — more at mellifluous

Date: 1582

1. : the thick dark to light brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture

2. : a syrup made from boiling down sweet vegetable or fruit juice

citrus molasses

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