molasses

Meanings

• a thick sweet syrup made from the juice of sugar cane or sugar beets, after the initial crystallization has been removed

  - "Slices of bread dipped in molasses make a delicious breakfast treat."
  - "Molasses cookies are a classic dessert that are both delicious and comforting."
  - "Molasses is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from savory stews to sweet baked goods."

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Synonyms

long sweetening , treacle , sorghum syrup

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with molasses
casses , pesses , massif , vastif , classif , assif , effet , affect , heft , left , bereft , beloft , eloquent , equivocal , loquacious , locative , locus , focus , obsolescent

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. molasses (en) : a thick sweet syrup made from the juice of sugar cane or sugar beets, after the initial crystallization has been removed
   

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Variants

List of all variants of molasses that leads to same result
molasses , molasseses , blackstrap , blackstrap molasses , blackstrap molassess , slow as molasses , slower than molasses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French mollasse, from mollir ‘to soften’, from Latin mollire; probably influenced by the French term for soft sedimentary rock, i.e., argile mollasse.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. {"term"=>"Molasses Flood", "description"=>"The Molasses Flood was a major industrial disaster that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 15, 1919. The disaster was caused by the collapse of a molasses tank that held approximately 2.3 million gallons of molasses. The collapse of the tank caused a wave of molasses that flooded the surrounding area, causing extensive damage to buildings, infrastructure, and vehicles. The disaster also resulted in the deaths of 21 people, with many more injured or left homeless as a result of the disaster."}

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How to Memorize "molasses"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, golden-brown syrup that is smooth and viscous. Envision the syrup slowly dripping from a spoon, leaving a sticky coating on the spoon and a delightful, sweet aroma in the air.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the comforting taste of molasses. Remember the feeling of taking a bite of a warm, freshly baked molasses cookie. Recall the warmth and comfort that spreads through your body as you savor the delicious, sweet taste of the molasses cookie.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Luscious Amber Syrup' to remember the taste and texture of molasses. Remember that molasses is a thick, sticky, sweet syrup that is rich in flavor and texture. Use the mnemonic to help you remember the taste and texture of molasses.

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