SIRUPY

Etymology

Adjective

sirupy (comparative more sirupy, superlative most sirupy)

Obsolete form of syrupy.

Apples are of a sirupy tenacious nature.

Source: Wiktionary


Sir"up*y, Syr"up*y, a.

Definition: Like sirup, or partaking of its qualities. Mortimer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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