Treacle: meaning, definitions and examples

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treacle

 

[ หˆtriหkษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food substance

Treacle is a thick, dark syrup made from unrefined sugar, often used in cooking and baking. It has a distinctive sweet flavor and a slightly bitter aftertaste, which makes it a popular ingredient in various recipes, especially in British cuisine.

Synonyms

golden syrup, molasses, syrup.

Examples of usage

  • The treacle tart was the highlight of the dessert menu.
  • He drizzled treacle over his pancakes for added sweetness.
  • The recipe calls for treacle instead of honey.

Translations

Translations of the word "treacle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น melado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคขเคผเคพ เคถเคนเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sirup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sirup gula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั‚ะพะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ syrop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒชใ‚ฏใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉlasse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ melaza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pekmez

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹น๋ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุจุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ melasa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ melasa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ณ–่œœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ melasa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ melassa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะปะฐััะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ melas

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ melaza

Etymology

The term 'treacle' originates from the late Middle English word 'treacle', which was derived from the Old French 'tricoule', meaning 'a remedy for poison'. Initially, it referred to a medicinal preparation that was believed to counteract toxins. Over time, the meaning shifted to denote the thick syrup produced in sugar refining. In British English, 'treacle' is commonly associated with the dark, sticky syrup that results from the extraction of sugar from sugar cane or sugar beets. Treacle is also linked to a lighter variety known as 'golden syrup', which is a staple in many desserts and savory dishes. The word has influenced the cultural and culinary landscape in Britain, often used in classic recipes like treacle tart and puddings, symbolizing comfort and tradition.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,755, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.