saloop

American  

[suh-loop] / səˈlup /

noun

1. a hot drink prepared originally from salep but later from sassafras, together with milk and sugar.

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saloop British  

/ səˈluːp /

noun

1. an infusion of aromatic herbs or other plant parts, esp salep, formerly used as a tonic or cure

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Etymology

Origin of saloop

First recorded in 1705–15; variant of salep

Example Sentences

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saloop

The following extract respecting saloop, is taken from p.

From The Cries of London Exhibiting Several of the Itinerant Traders of Antient and Modern Times by Smith, John Thomas

But furmety, barley broth, greasy sausages—“bags of mystery,” redolent of onions and marjoram—crisp brown flounders, and saloop are no longer in request.

From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Hindley, Charles

When boiled, it is somewhat like saloop; the taste is not disagreeable, and we found means to make some good dishes with it.

From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 by Kerr, Robert

Charles Lamb mentions "saloop" in one of his essays, and says, "Palates otherwise not uninstructed in dietetical elegancies sup it up with avidity."

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

But no person, unless he has walked through the streets from the hour of twelve, can duly paint the scenes of the saloop stall with its variety of customers.

From The Cries of London Exhibiting Several of the Itinerant Traders of Antient and Modern Times by Smith, John Thomas