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molasses

Syllabification: (mo·las·ses)
Pronunciation: /məˈlasəz/

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Definition of molasses

noun

  • thick, dark brown syrup obtained from raw sugar during the refining process, a version of which is used in baking.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Portuguese melaço, from late Latin mellacium 'must', based on mel 'honey'

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