TREACLE


Meaning of TREACLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtrē-kəl ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English triacle, from Anglo-French, from Latin theriaca, from Greek thēriakē antidote against a poisonous bite, from feminine of thēriakos of a wild animal, from thērion wild animal, diminutive of thēr wild animal — more at fierce

Date: 14th century

1. : a medicinal compound formerly in wide use as a remedy against poison

2. chiefly British

a. : molasses

b. : a blend of molasses, invert sugar, and corn syrup used as syrup — called also golden syrup

3. : something (as a tone of voice) heavily sweet and cloying

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