sirup

Meaning

Noun

Dated form of syrup.

Verb

Dated form of syrup.

Synonyms

syrup

treacle

julep

mush

slop

glop

sugar syrup

golden syrup

Etymology

From Middle English sirup, from Anglo-French sirop, from Medieval Latin siruppus, syrupus, from Arabic شَرَاب (šarāb, “a drink, wine, coffee, syrup”). Compare French sirop, Italian siroppo, Spanish jarabe, jarope. Compare also sherbet.
The first known use of sirup was in the 14th century.