julep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs, especially mint, and sometimes alcohol.
  2. A pleasant-tasting liquid medicine in which other nauseous medicines are taken.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒuːlɛp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-julep.wav

Word forms

julep juleps julap

Etymology

From Middle English, from Old French julep, from Medieval Latin julapium, via Arabic جُلَاب (julāb) from Persian گلاب (golâb, “rosewater”), from گل (“rose”) + آب (“water”).

Derived words

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