sugar
|su/gar|
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/ˈʃʊɡər/
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/ˈʃʊɡə/
sweet crystalline substance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sugar' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'sukkar', which was derived from the Sanskrit word 'śarkarā', meaning 'ground or candied sugar'.
Historical Evolution
'sukkar' transformed into the Old French word 'sucre', and eventually became the modern English word 'sugar' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ground or candied sugar', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.
She added a spoonful of sugar to her coffee.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35