caramel
UK: ˈkærəməl | US: ˈkærəməl
n. 1. A sweet, chewy or soft candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.
n. 2. A golden-brown color resembling the hue of caramelized sugar.
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The word "caramel" traces back to the Spanish "caramelo," which likely derived from the Latin "cannamellis" (cane + honey) or the Medieval Latin "calamellus" (little reed, referring to sugar cane). Over time, it evolved to emphasize the process of heating sugar until it browns, creating its signature sweet, rich flavor and color. The morpheme "cara" reflects the burnt or cooked aspect, while "mel" hints at sweetness, linking to the Latin "mel" (honey).
She drizzled caramel over the apple pie for extra sweetness.
The dessert was topped with a layer of creamy caramel.
His hair had a warm caramel tint under the sunlight.
The chef demonstrated how to make caramel from scratch.
I prefer caramel ice cream over chocolate.