Main Entry:

trea·cle

Pronunciation:

\ˈtrē-kəl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English triacle, from Anglo-French, from Latin theriaca, from Greek thēriakē antidote against a poisonous bite, from feminine of thēriakos of a wild animal, from thērion wild animal, diminutive of thēr wild animal — more at fierce

Date:

14th century

1: a medicinal compound formerly in wide use as a remedy against poison2chiefly British a: molasses b: a blend of molasses, invert sugar, and corn syrup used as syrup —called also golden syrup3: something (as a tone of voice) heavily sweet and cloying