Syrup

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsɪɹəp/
• US IPA: /ˈsɪɹəp/, /ˈsiː.ɹəp/, /ˈsɝ.É™p/

Alternative forms

• sirup, surp

Origin

From Middle English sirup, from Anglo-French sirop, from Medieval Latin siruppus, syrupus, from Arabic شراب (šarāb, "a drink, beverage, wine, coffee, syrup"), from شرب (šáriba, "to drink"). Related to sorbet, sherbet.

Compare French sirop, Italian siroppo, Spanish jarabe, jarope.

The first known use of sirup was in the 14th century.

Full definition of syrup

Noun

1. Any thick liquid that is added to or poured over food as a flavouring and has a high sugar content. Also any viscous liquid.maple syruppancake syrup
2. (Cockney rhyming slang; shortened from syrup of figs) A wig.

Derived terms

• glucose syrup
• golden syrup
• maple syrup
• palm syrup
• simple syrup
• sizzurp
• syrup of figs
• syrupy

Anagrams

• pursy