julep

julep [-s] n

Fr. < L. julapium < Ar. < Pers., rose-water.

  1. Jelly; [fig.] honey; sweet product of the industry of bees; [metaphor] charity; good works.
  2. Sweet beverage; mint-flavored syrup-sweetened liquid; sugar-flavored drink that serves a base for medicines; [fig.] nectar gathered from a flower.