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syrup

[/ˈsɪrəp/]
nounmasculinepl: syrups
xarope
1. A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored and used as a condiment or in beverages
She poured maple syrup over her pancakes.
Ela derramou xarope de bordo sobre seus panquecas.
2. A sweetened medicinal liquid taken to treat cough or other ailments
The doctor prescribed a cough syrup for the child.
O médico prescreveu um xarope para tosse para a criança.
3. Any thick, sticky liquid with a sweet taste
Chocolate syrup is popular on ice cream.
Xarope de chocolate é popular em sorvete.
Synonyms
treaclemolassescordial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
xarope
Standard term used throughout Brazil for both medicinal and culinary syrups
Rio de Janeiro
xarope
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
xarope
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
xarope
Standard Portuguese term; also used for medicinal syrups

Related Idioms & Phrases

corn syrup - xarope de milho
maple syrup - xarope de bordo
golden syrup - xarope dourado
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