julep
ju·lep
noun \ˈjü-ləp\Definition of JULEP
1
: a drink consisting of sweet syrup, flavoring, and water
2
: a drink consisting of a liquor (as bourbon or brandy) and sugar poured over crushed ice and garnished with mint
See Origin of JULEP
Middle English, from Middle French, from Arabic julāb, from Persian gulāb, from gul rose + āb water
First Known Use: 14th century
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