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treacles

The correct spelling is treacles.

How to pronounce treacles

noun

Say it like: Tree-cle-s

The correct spelling is treacles. 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!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup.
  2. 2.Cloying sentimental speech.
  3. 3.Sweetheart (from treacle tart).
  4. 4.An antidote for poison; theriac.
  5. 5.Any all-powerful curative; a general remedy, a cure-all.

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