variants:
or less commonly sirup
Definition of syrup
1a
: a thick sticky solution of sugar and water often flavored or medicated
b
: the concentrated juice of a fruit or plant
2
: cloying sweetness or sentimentality
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The first known use of syrup was in the 14th century
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