saloop

[ suh-loop ]

noun

1. a hot drink prepared originally from salep but later from sassafras, together with milk and sugar.

saloop

/ səˈluːp /

noun

1. an infusion of aromatic herbs or other plant parts, esp salep, formerly used as a tonic or cure

Word History and Origins

Origin of saloop¹

First recorded in 1705–15; variant of salep

Word History and Origins

Origin of saloop¹

C18: changed from salep

Example Sentences

And if you want “authentic” 17th-century European saloop, you can simply refer to the recipe below.

From Seattle Times

In the 17th and 18th centuries, salep became fashionable in Europe and England, where it was called “saloop.”

From Seattle Times

Many historical recipes for “saloop” substitute in powder made from English orchid varieties, or even sassafras root powder imported from North America.

From Seattle Times

At first he had confined himself to nods and winks, but being cornered and at the same time uplifted by liquor--for though the curious could taste saloop at the Gullet, Heathcote's ale was more to the taste of the habitu�s, when they did not run to punch--he has whispered a word, which had speedily passed round the circle and not been slow to go beyond it.

From Project Gutenberg

Saloop, sa-lōōp′, n. a drink composed of sassafras tea, with sugar and milk.

From Project Gutenberg