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sharāb
Arabic · medieval
"a drink, beverage"
a general word for a drink or beverage
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Stage 2 of 4
siropus
Medieval Latin · medieval
"a sweet medicinal liquid"
adopted for thick sweetened liquids used in medicine
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Stage 3 of 4
sirop
Old French · medieval
"a sweet, thick liquid"
spread through French medical and culinary use
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syrup
English · medieval
"a thick, sweet liquid"
settled as the English spelling
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