molasses

mo·las·ses

noun \mə-ˈla-səz\

Definition of MOLASSES

1

: the thick dark to light brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture

2

: a syrup made from boiling down sweet vegetable or fruit juice <citrus molasses>

Origin of MOLASSES

modification of Portuguese melaço, from Late Latin mellaceum grape juice, from Latin mell-, mel honey — more at mellifluous

First Known Use: 1582