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Definition of julep

julep

/ˈdʒuː.ləp/
ju · lep
Plural:juleps
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julep Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sweet alcoholic drink made with bourbon or another spirit, sugar, crushed ice, and a flavoring, especially fresh mint.

Example

"The guests sipped cold mint juleps on the shaded veranda while watching the afternoon horse race."

2

A sweet, syrupy liquid used as a soothing drink or as a vehicle for administering medicine.

Example

"In earlier centuries, apothecaries mixed bitter herbal remedies into a pleasant rosewater julep for their patients."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French and Medieval Latin from Arabic julāb, which itself derives from Persian gulāb, literally meaning 'rose water' (from gul 'rose' and āb 'water').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Julep. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/julep
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