julep

English

Etymology

From Old French julep, from Medieval Latin julapium, via Arabic جُلَاب‎ (julāb) from Persian گلاب‎ (golâb, “rosewater”), from گل‎ (“rose”) + آب‎ (“water”).

Noun

julep (plural juleps)

  1. A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs, especially mint.
  2. (historical) A pleasant-tasting liquid medicine in which other nauseous medicines are taken.
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