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sirop

syrup

noun see-ROH Rare

Origin: Medieval Latin siropus, from Arabic sharab (drink)

Usage Note

Sirop has a silent final -p. Common types include sirop d'érable (maple syrup), sirop de menthe (mint cordial), and sirop contre la toux (cough syrup). In France, flavored syrups diluted with water (sirop à l'eau) are a popular non-alcoholic drink, especially for children.

Examples

"Il verse du sirop d'érable sur ses crêpes."

Natural Translation

He pours maple syrup on his crepes.

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