Syllabub Definition

siləbub
noun
A dessert or beverage made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with wine or cider and beaten to a froth.
Webster's New World
A kind of eggnog made of cream and beaten egg whites whipped with brandy, rum, etc., often thickened for use as a topping or dessert.
Webster's New World

A drink dating back to the 16th century in various forms, comprising 1 part sherry to 3 parts milk, with nutmeg and optionally brandy. Served topped with clotted cream and sugar, and sprinkled with cinnamon or more nutmeg. (Reference: Australian Colonial Cookery, Richard Daunton-Fear and Penelope Vigar, Rigby, 1977, ISBN 0-7270-0189-6, page 59.)

Wiktionary

A 19th century dessert derived from the drink, comprising a wineglass of sherry, 1/2 pint of cream, 4 ounces of sugar, grated lemon rind, and sometimes gelatine to set firm. (Reference: ditto Australian Colonial Cookery.)

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Other Word Forms of Syllabub

Noun

Singular:
syllabub
Plural:
syllabubs

Origin of Syllabub

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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