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   caramel

   /ˈkarəmɛl/

   noun

   • 1. sugar or syrup heated until it turns brown, used as a flavouring or colouring for food or drink or combined with butter or cream to form a thick, sweet sauce: "a gateau frosted with caramel"
   • ▪ a soft toffee made with sugar and butter or cream heated until brown in colour: "a jar of caramels"
   • ▪ the light brown colour of caramel: "the overall colour scheme is pale caramel and chocolate"

   Word Origin early 18th century: from French, from Spanish caramelo.

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