Definition of syllabub Syllabub

syl•la•bub

We found 7 definitions of syllabub from 5 different sources.

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What does syllabub mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: syllabubs

syllabub - sweetened cream beaten with wine or liquor
  sillabub
syllabub - spiced hot milk with rum or wine
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • syllabub (Noun)
    A drink dating back to the 16th century in various forms, comprising 1 part sherry to 3 parts milk, with nutmeg and optionally brandy. Served topped with clotted cream and sugar, and sprinkled with cinnamon or more nutmeg.
  • syllabub (Noun)
    A 19th century dessert derived from the drink, comprising a wineglass of sherry, 1/2 pint of cream, 4 ounces of sugar, grated lemon rind, and sometimes gelatine to set firm.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • syllabub (n.)
    Same as Syllabub.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • syllabub
    sil′a-bub, n. Same as Sillibub

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