Main Entry: mo·las·ses

Pronunciation: \mə-ˈla-səz\

Function: noun

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

Date: 1582

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>