molasses
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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>
See 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
Learn More About MOLASSES
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: mold (noun)
Previous Word in the Dictionary: molar (adjective)
All Words Near: molasses
Previous Word in the Dictionary: molar (adjective)
All Words Near: molasses
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up molasses? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
