shrub2

 
Pronunciation: /ʃrʌb/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1a drink made of sweetened fruit juice and spirits, typically rum or brandy.
  • 2North American a slightly acid cordial made from fruit juice and water.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Arabic šurb, šarāb, from šariba 'to drink'; compare with sherbet and syrup