Definition

A sweet, cold dessert or drink made from cream or milk that is mixed with wine, spirits, or fruit juice, often thickened with gelatin.

Example

For dessert, we enjoyed a delicious syllabub topped with fresh berries.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making syllabub at home?

No, I haven’t! What’s in it?

It’s a delicious dessert made with sweetened cream and wine.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to give syllabub a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Syllabub originates from the Old English word 'syllabub', which is a combination of 'sylle' (meaning to give) and 'bub' (meaning a bubbling or frothy drink). The word refers to a sweet, frothy dessert made from milk or cream, often flavored with wine or fruit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'giving' ('sylle') a 'bubbling' drink ('bub') — that's why syllabub is a sweet, frothy dessert.

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