(n)an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odor characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood, Syn.branched chain ketoaciduria
{ , n. [ F. sirop (cf. It. siroppo, Sp. jarabe, jarope, LL. siruppus, syrupus), fr. Ar. sharāb a drink, wine, coffee, sirup. Cf. Sherbet. ] 1. A thick and viscid liquid made from the juice of fruits, herbs, etc., boiled with sugar. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A thick and viscid saccharine solution of superior quality (as sugarhouse sirup or molasses, maple sirup); specifically, in pharmacy and often in cookery, a saturated solution of sugar and water (simple sirup), or such a solution flavored or medicated. [ 1913 Webster ]
Lucent sirups tinct with cinnamon. Keats. [ 1913 Webster ]
Mixing sirup. See the Note under Dextrose. [ 1913 Webster ]
[みず, mizu](n) (1) (abbr) (See 水曜日) Wednesday; (2) (See 氷水) shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); (3) (See 五行・1) water (fifth of the five elements)#197[Add to Longdo]