See Also: syllabub(dictionary)
syllabub(dictionary)
Syllabub(recipes)
Lemon syllabub(recipes)
Honey and raspberry syllabub(recipes)
Lemon curd syllabub(recipes)
Rosy Rhubarb Syllabub(recipes)
Warm raspberry rice pudding, cherry brandy syllabub and almond caramel biscuits(recipes)

syllabub (iou)



syllabub noun. Also sillabub. M16.
[Origin unkn.]
Orig., a drink made of milk mixed with wine, cider, rum, etc. and often sweetened, spiced, and served warm. Later, a cold dessert made of milk or cream (usu. mixed with white wine), flavoured, sweetened, and whipped to a thick but light consistency. M16.
attrib.: syllabub glass, syllabub pot, etc.
fig. Something frothy and insubstantial; esp. empty or lightweight writing or discourse. E18.
J. Wesley Greek books (compared with which..the English are whipped Syllabub).