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

And if you want “authentic” 17th-century European saloop, you can simply refer to the recipe below.

From Seattle Times

In the 17th and 18th centuries, salep became fashionable in Europe and England, where it was called “saloop.”

From Seattle Times

Many historical recipes for “saloop” substitute in powder made from English orchid varieties, or even sassafras root powder imported from North America.

From Seattle Times

Saloop, sa-lōōp′, n. a drink composed of sassafras tea, with sugar and milk.

From Project Gutenberg

Rice-milk, furmety, barley-broth, and saloop are no longer in request.

From Project Gutenberg