The meaning of Treacle
Treacle – definition
nounA thick, sticky dark syrup made from partly refined sugar; molasses.
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An innovation confined mainly to britain was treacle or molasses from sugar cane.nounCloying sentimentality or flattery.
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Enough of this treacle—let's get back to business
nounA sweet, dark, thick liquid that is used in cooking sweet dishes and sweets
Usage examples:
Treacle toffee, treacle tart
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Word origin
Middle English (originally denoting an antidote against venom): from Old French triacle, via Latin from Greek thēriakē ‘antidote against venom’, feminine of thēriakos (adjective), from thērio
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