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treacle

/ˈtriːkəl/

/ˈtrikəl/

Translations

treaclenoun

treacles

The recipe calls for a tablespoon of treacle.

Рецепт требует столовую ложку патоки.

She poured treacle over her pancakes.

Она полила сиропом свои блины.

Synonyms

cloying sentimentality

treacleadjective

/ˈtriːkəl/

/ˈtrikəl/

Attributive use in combinations such as “treacle tart”, functioning as a relational adjective meaning “made with or containing treacle”.

treaclenoun

A thick, sticky dark syrup made from partly refined sugar; molasses.

She poured treacle over her pancakes for a sweet breakfast treat.

Cloying sentimentality or flattery.

The movie was criticized for its excessive treacle, making it hard to take seriously.

treacleadjective

Made with, containing, or characteristic of treacle.

We enjoyed a slice of treacle sponge pudding.