Treacle: meaning, definitions and examples
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treacle
[ หtriหkษl ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น melado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคขเคผเคพ เคถเคนเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Sirup
๐ฎ๐ฉ sirup gula
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐัะพะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ syrop
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใฏใซ
๐ซ๐ท mรฉlasse
๐ช๐ธ melaza
๐น๐ท pekmez
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุจุณ
๐จ๐ฟ melasa
๐ธ๐ฐ melasa
๐จ๐ณ ็ณ่
๐ธ๐ฎ melasa
๐ฎ๐ธ melassa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะปะฐััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ melas
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 28755 treacle
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- 28757 bramble
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