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| candy |
to cook in sugar syrup in order to cover with sugar crystals or a glaze. [1/2 definitions] |
| chocolate |
a candy or syrup made of ground cacao with added sugar. [1/6 definitions] |
| chocolate milk |
cow's milk with sweet, chocolate-flavored syrup or chocolate powder added. |
| molasses |
a thick, sweet dark brown syrup made from sugar cane. |
| soda |
a cold drink made with soda water, a sweet syrup, and ice cream; ice cream soda. [1/3 definitions] |
| sundae |
a serving of ice cream topped with syrup, fruit, chopped nuts, and whipped cream. |
| syrup |
a sweet food made by mixing maple sap or sugar and water with other ingredients. The liquid is boiled until it is a very thick syrup. [1/2 definitions] |
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