EGAVE

treacle

About 0.16 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup.
  2. noun Cloying sentimental speech.
  3. noun Sweetheart (from treacle tart).
    Listen, treacle, this is the last time I'll warn you!
  4. noun Synonym of theriac: an antidote for poison, especially snakebite; a supposedly universal antidote. Synonym of cure: an all-powerful curative for some particular affliction. Synonym of cure-all: a panacea for all human ailments.
  5. noun Synonym of cure: an all-powerful curative for some particular affliction.
  6. noun Synonym of cure-all: a panacea for all human ailments.
  7. verb To apply treacle to a surface, so as to catch flies or moths, etc.

Similar words

golden syrup molasses cloying treacle tart long sweetening treacle pudding tom trot syrup brown sugar treacle sleep

Often followed by

and or tart in is of pudding to on

Word family

golden syrup treacles

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