English Explanatory Dictionary

blackstrap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The dark, viscous molasses remaining after maximum extraction of sugar from raw sugar cane, used in manufacturing and cattle feed.
  2. A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses.
  3. Bad port wine; any common wine of the Mediterranean.

Pronunciation

En-au-blackstrap.ogg

Word forms

blackstrap blackstraps

Etymology

From black + strap? Possible connection with Dutch stroop (“syrup”).

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