blackstrap
The dark, viscous molasses remaining after maximum extraction of sugar from raw sugar…The dark, viscous molasses remaining after maximum extraction of sugar from raw sugar cane, used in manufacturing and cattle feed.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)The dark, viscous molasses remaining after maximum extraction of sugar from raw sugar cane, used in manufacturing and cattle feed.
(obsolete, uncountable, usually)A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses.
(obsolete, slang, uncountable, usually)Bad port wine; any common wine of the Mediterranean.
Origin
From black + strap? Possible connection with Dutch stroop (“syrup”).From black + strap? Possible connection with Dutch stroop (“syrup”).
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Forms
plural: blackstraps| Singular | blackstrap |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable