syrup
The origin and history of syrup.
Etymology
From Old French sirop, from Medieval Latin syrupus, ultimately from Arabic sharab, "a drink" — the same root behind "sherbet" and "sorbet."
The origin and history of syrup.
From Old French sirop, from Medieval Latin syrupus, ultimately from Arabic sharab, "a drink" — the same root behind "sherbet" and "sorbet."
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