JULEPS
Noun
juleps
plural of julep
Source: Wiktionary
JULEP
Ju"lep, n. Etym: [F., fr. Sp. julepe, fr. Ar. & Per. julab, jullab,
fr. Per. gulab rose water and julep; gul rose + ab water.]
1. A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs; esp. (Med.),
Definition: a sweet, demulcent, acidulous, or mucilaginous mixture, used as
a vehicle. Milton.
Honey in woods, juleps in brooks. H. Vaughan.
2. A beverage composed of brandy, whisky, or some other spirituous
liquor, with sugar, pounded ice, and sprigs of mint; -- called also
mint julep. [U.S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition