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Treacle
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Meaning
Noun
●
In British English & Sugars:
A
syrupy
byproduct
of
sugar
refining
;
molasses
or
golden
syrup.
●
In Sugars:
Cloying
sentimental
speech.
●
Sweetheart (from
treacle
tart).
●
In Sugars:
Synonym of
theriac
: an
antidote
for
poison
, especially
snakebite
; a
supposedly
universal
antidote
.
●
In Sugars:
Synonym of
cure
: an
all-powerful
curative
for some particular affliction.
●
In Sugars:
Synonym of
cure-all
: a
panacea
for all
human ailments.
Verb
●
To
apply
treacle
to a
surface
,
so as to
catch flies
or
moths
, etc.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
treacle
English
triacle
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
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Cocoa
Beetroot
Sawdust
Rum
Mascarpone
Marshmallow
Slush
Chutney
Brandy
Vinegar
Vegemite
Tart
Apricot
Gelatin
Muscovado
Rhubarb
Grapefruit
Eggnog
Marshmallows
Yogurt
Golden Syrup
Confectioners Sugar
Icing Sugar
Milk Chocolate
Pancake Syrup
Whipped Cream
Maple Syrup
Cocoa Powder
Cottage Cheese
Apple Juice
Almond Butter
Brown Sugar
Rice Pudding
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Candy Floss
Grape Juice
Apple Sauce
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Rhymes
Treacle
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