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syllabub

syl·la·bub

UK/ˈsɪ.lə.bʌb/ US/ˈsɪ.ləˌbʌb/ uncommon dated

noun

1.

spiced hot milk with rum or wine

Synonyms
2.

Origin

Origin unknown; the spelling may have been influenced by the unrelated word syllable.

Phrases

  • everlasting syllabub
  • solid syllabub

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