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Raretreacle
The correct spelling is treacle.
How to pronounce treacle
/ˈtɹiː.kəl/
nounIPA: /ˈtɹiː.kəl/
Say it like: Tree-cle
The correct spelling is treacle. A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup. For example: "Listen, treacle, this is the last time I'll warn you!"
Usage Examples
“Listen, treacle, this is the last time I'll warn you!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup.
- 2.Cloying sentimental speech.
- 3.Sweetheart (from treacle tart).
- 4.An antidote for poison; theriac.
- 5.Any all-powerful curative; a general remedy, a cure-all.
verb
- 1.To apply treacle to a surface, so as to catch flies or moths, etc.
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