— syruplike , adj.
/sir"euhp, serr"-/ , n.
1. any of various thick, sweet liquids prepared for table use from molasses, glucose, etc., water, and often a flavoring agent.
2. any of various preparations consisting of fruit juices, water, etc., boiled with sugar: raspberry syrup.
3. Pharm. a concentrated sugar solution that contains medication or flavoring.
4. See simple syrup .
v.t.
5. to bring to the form or consistency of syrup.
6. to cover, fill, or sweeten with syrup.
Also, sirup .
[ 1350-1400; syrupus sharab a drink; r. ME sirop ]