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molasses

Pronunciation: /məˈlasɪz/
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Definition of molasses

noun

[mass noun]
  • thick, dark brown juice obtained from raw sugar during the refining process.
  • North American a paler, sweeter version of this; golden syrup.

Origin:

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

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