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saloop

[ suh-loop ]

noun

  1. a hot drink prepared originally from salep but later from sassafras, together with milk and sugar.


saloop

/ ²õəˈ±ô³Ü˱è /

noun

  1. an infusion of aromatic herbs or other plant parts, esp salep, formerly used as a tonic or cure
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of saloop1

First recorded in 1705–15; variant of salep
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of saloop1

C18: changed from salep
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And if you want “authentic†17th-century European saloop, you can simply refer to the recipe below.

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In the 17th and 18th centuries, salep became fashionable in Europe and England, where it was called “saloop.â€

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Many historical recipes for “saloop†substitute in powder made from English orchid varieties, or even sassafras root powder imported from North America.

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At first he had confined himself to nods and winks, but being cornered and at the same time uplifted by liquor--for though the curious could taste saloop at the Gullet, Heathcote's ale was more to the taste of the habitu�s, when they did not run to punch--he has whispered a word, which had speedily passed round the circle and not been slow to go beyond it.

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Saloop, sa-lÅÅp′, n. a drink composed of sassafras tea, with sugar and milk.

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