julep

[ joo-lip ]

noun

1. mint julep.
2. a sweet drink, variously prepared and sometimes medicated.

julep

/ ˈdʒuːlɪp /

noun

1. a sweet drink, variously prepared and sometimes medicated
2. See mint julep
   short for mint julep

Word History and Origins

Origin of julep¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French < Arabic julāb < Persian gulāb, equivalent to gul rose + āb water

Word History and Origins

Origin of julep¹

C14: from Old French, from Arabic julāb, from Persian gulāb rose water, from gul rose + āb water

Example Sentences

The true origins of the mint julep, however, stretch back considerably further.

From The Daily Beast

So when you take that first frosty sip of your mint julep in celebration of the Kentucky Derby, enjoy it.

From The Daily Beast

Take of syrup of mugwort one ounce, syrup of maiden-hair two ounces, pulv-elect triasand one drachm; make a julep.

From Project Gutenberg

The monologue concluded with a quaint, delicious, witty little lecture on the art of concocting a julep, illustrated by the act.

From Project Gutenberg

The mint-julep does not belong to the tulip family, although the latter has a strong affinity for it.

From Project Gutenberg

A dose of neutral saline julep was directed to be taken every fourth hour.

From Project Gutenberg

The president of that road is my friend, gentlemen, and a better man never mixed a julep!

From Project Gutenberg