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TREACLE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("treacle" is a kind of...):
sentimentalism (the excessive expression of tender feelings, nostalgia, or sadness in any form)
Derivation:
treacly (overly sweet)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A pale cane syrup
Synonyms:
golden syrup; treacle
Classified under:
Nouns denoting foods and drinks
Hypernyms ("treacle" is a kind of...):
sirup; syrup (a thick sweet sticky liquid)
Domain region:
Britain; Great Britain; U.K.; UK; United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; 'Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom)
Derivation:
treacly (overly sweet)
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