syllabub
A drink dating back to the 16th century consisting primarily of milk curdled with an…A drink dating back to the 16th century consisting primarily of milk curdled with an alcoholic beverage or some acid such as lemon juice, which is usually then sweetened and spiced.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A drink dating back to the 16th century consisting primarily of milk curdled with an alcoholic beverage or some acid such as lemon juice, which is usually then sweetened and spiced.
(countable, uncountable)A dessert pudding derived from the drink.
(countable, dated, figuratively, uncountable)Something lacking substance; something frothy, insubstantial, or lightweight.
- sweetened cream beaten with wine or liquor
- spiced hot milk with rum or wine
Origin
Origin unknown; the spelling may have been influenced by the unrelated word syllable.Origin unknown; the spelling may have been influenced by the unrelated word syllable.
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Forms
plural: syllabubsSynonyms
3 synonyms- sweetened cream beaten with wine or liquor:sillabub
- spiced hot milk with rum or wine:sillabub
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable