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Julep

/ˈdʒuː.lɛp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A sweet drink, often made with mint, sugar, and crushed ice, typically served as a cocktail.

    "On a hot summer day, a refreshing mint julep is the perfect drink to cool down."
  2. 2

    A medicinal preparation, especially one that is sweetened and flavored.

    "The doctor prescribed a julep to soothe her throat."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'julep' originates from the Arabic 'julab', which referred to a sweet drink made from rosewater. It was adopted into Latin and later into Old French before entering English in the 17th century, evolving to refer specifically to a mint-flavored cocktail.

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