syllabub
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- noun
- /ˈsɪləˌbʌb/
- Archaic
- Basically, syllabub consists of warm milk beaten with sweetened, spiced cider, ale, or wine.
Examples
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The coachman spoke of the snail nursery run by the Capuchins, finer than the escargatoires in the north, and the tavern that prepared the best pheasant and whipped syllabub.
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It is still common in some areas of the South, particularly those with a heavy English influence, to serve syllabub in place of eggnog during the holidays.
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This week, we found a Syllabub Churn!
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For some reason unknown to the modern historian, the Syllabub remained in fashion in England and Scotland through the nineteenth century.
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Syllabub is actually a class of milk and cream alcohol desserts, and every family has a different recipe.
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We were there because Peggy wanted special cakes and syllabub that only Coxie could make.
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♫ When Sir Beelzebub, Called for his syllabub ♫
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Lastly, the basic, versatile syllabub recipe could be turned into a dessert meant for a spoon in no time with the simple addition of a beaten egg white or gelatin.
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Similar to a butter churn in appearance and use, this 1890s syllabub churn was used before handy electric mixers to thicken and froth.
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For dessert, we enjoyed a delightful syllabub made with fresh cream and sweet wine.
Synonyms
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A sweet creamy dessert made from cream mixed with wine
Surface Forms
Etymology
Syllabub likely comes from older English and seems to copy the soft, bubbly top of the drink, with the ending bub reminding us of little bubbles in the foam. So, syllabub is a sweet, frothy dessert or drink made from cream, sugar, and wine.