Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sir-uh p, sur-]
- /ˈsɪr əp, ˈsɜr-/
- /ˈsɪ.rəp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sir-uh p, sur-]
- /ˈsɪr əp, ˈsɜr-/
Definitions of sirup word
- verb with object sirup to bring to the form or consistency of syrup. 1
- verb with object sirup to cover, fill, or sweeten with syrup. 1
- noun sirup any of various thick, sweet liquids prepared for table use from molasses, glucose, etc., water, and often a flavoring agent. 1
- noun sirup any of various preparations consisting of fruit juices, water, etc., boiled with sugar: raspberry syrup. 1
- noun sirup Pharmacology. a concentrated sugar solution that contains medication or flavoring. 1
- noun sirup simple syrup. 1
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Origin of sirup
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Medieval Latin syrupus < Arabic sharāb a drink; replacing Middle English sirop < Middle French < Medieval Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Sirup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sirup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.