saloop

noun

sa·​loop

səˈlüp

variants or less commonly salop

ˈsaləp,

səˈläp

plural -s

1

: salep

2

: a common sassafras (Sassafras alkidum molle)

3

: a hot drink made from an infusion of powdered salep or sassafras with milk and sugar

Word History

Etymology

modification of French or Spanish salep

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