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Word: Treacle
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (originally denoting an antidote against venom): from Old French triacle, via Latin from Greek thēriakē ‘antidote against venom’, feminine of thēriakos (adjective), from thērion ‘wild beast’. Current senses date from the late 17th century
ˈtriːkl
a thick, sticky dark syrup made from partly refined sugar; molasses.
Short Definition:thick dark syrup made from partly refined sugar
cloying sentimentality or flattery
Short Definition:cloying sentimentality or flattery
Examples:- enough of this treacle—let's get back to business
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