Definitions
having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown
Word origin
Borrowed from French caramel, from Spanish caramelo, from Portuguese caramelo, dissimilated from Late Latin calamellus, diminutive of calamus (“reed”) (and a doublet of chalumeau and shawm). Alternatively from Medieval Latin cannamellis, which is a compound of canna + mellis.
Used in a sentence
“The usual technique for making caramel is to mix table sugar with some water, then heat until the water has boiled off and the molten sugar colors.”
“Every time I saw this caramel cutie, she was working on a new proposal or business plan or flyer to promote herself and her event coordinating business.”
“To turn out, place the dish over the mould, and invert both together, when, if the caramelling has been complete, the pudding should slip out without any difficulty at all.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Brown sugar candy”7 letters
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