What is treacle?

zbeckabee

Treacle -- [Middle English triacle, antidote for poison, from Old French, from Latin thçriaca, from Greek thçriakç (antidotos), (antidote against) wild animals feminine of thçriakos, of wild animals, from thçrion diminutive of thçr, beast.] noun 1. Cloying speech or sentiment. 2. Chiefly British Molasses. 3. A medicinal compound formerly used as an antidote for poison. http://www.ask.com/reference/dictionary/ahdict/49939/treacle Nov 15 07, 8:11 PM

albtucker

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treacle Treacle may refer to: Molasses, a thick sugary syrup Golden syrup, another thick sugary syrup Theriaca, a medicinal compound formerly in wide use as a remedy against poison Treacle of Andromachus, a honey- or molasses-based antivenom [Pulled text from the reference link - McG] Nov 15 07, 8:16 PM

guypineapple

Treacle is a syrup which contains molasses, which in turn darkens it therefore increasing its flavour. http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&safe=active&defl=en&q=define:treacle&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title Nov 15 07, 9:16 PM

Baloo55th

It can also be mined in certain places (including Knotty Ash). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treacle_mining Nov 16 07, 1:48 PM