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molassesMain 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
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