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sirupping

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sir⋅up

  [sir-uhp, sur-]
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–noun, verb (used with object)
syrup.

syr⋅up

  [sir-uhp, sur-]
–noun
1. any of various thick, sweet liquids prepared for table use from molasses, glucose, etc., water, and often a flavoring agent.
2. any of various preparations consisting of fruit juices, water, etc., boiled with sugar: raspberry syrup.
3. Pharmacology. a concentrated sugar solution that contains medication or flavoring.
4. simple syrup.
–verb (used with object)
5. to bring to the form or consistency of syrup.
6. to cover, fill, or sweeten with syrup.
Also, sirup.

Origin:
1350–1400; < ML syrupus < Ar sharāb a drink; r. ME sirop < MF < ML, as above

Related forms:
syr⋅up⋅like, adjective
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Main Entry: syr·up
Variant: also sir·up /'s&r-&p, 'sir-&p/
Function: noun
: a thick sticky liquid consisting of aconcentrated solution of sugar and water with or without the addition of a flavoring agent or medicinal substance <syrup of codeine> —syr·upy or sir·upy /-E/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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syrup syr·up (sĭr'əp, sûr'-)
n.
A concentrated solution of sugar in water, often used as a vehicle for medicine.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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