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molasses

[muh-las-iz] / məˈlæs ɪz /


NOUN
treacle
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They reminisce about the brown bread: those sweet, dark little wheat loaves scented with honey, molasses, cocoa powder and espresso.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

MicroHarvest uses byproducts of the sugar industry, such as molasses, which isn't typically eaten in Germany.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

Lawlor adds, “The local ingredients in Boston and New England were different, with items like lobster and molasses, which make many New England Chinese food dishes darker and sweeter.”

From Salon May 3, 2026

As a child, I loved eating ribs doused in sweet tangy KC BBQ sauce made with molasses, acidic vinegar and spicy chile powder alongside my cousins.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2024

American colonists used molasses not only to produce rum but to make beer as well.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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