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Definition of Caramel
1. Noun. Firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk.
2. Adjective. Having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown.
3. Noun. Burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food.
Exact synonyms: Caramelized Sugar
Generic synonyms: Refined Sugar, Sugar
Derivative terms: Caramelise, Caramelise, Caramelize, Caramelize
Generic synonyms: Refined Sugar, Sugar
Derivative terms: Caramelise, Caramelise, Caramelize, Caramelize
4. Noun. A medium to dark tan color.
Exact synonyms: Buff, Caramel Brown, Raw Sienna, Yellowish Brown
Generic synonyms: Brown, Brownness
Specialized synonyms: Snuff-color, Snuff-colour
Derivative terms: Caramel Brown
Generic synonyms: Brown, Brownness
Specialized synonyms: Snuff-color, Snuff-colour
Derivative terms: Caramel Brown
Definition of Caramel
1. n. Burnt sugar; a brown or black porous substance obtained by heating sugar. It is soluble in water, and is used for coloring spirits, gravies, etc.
Definition of Caramel
1. a chewy candy [n -S]
Medical Definition of Caramel
1. Burnt sugar; a concentrated solution of the substance obtained by heating sugar with an alkali; a thick, dark brown liquid used as a colouring and flavoring agent in pharmaceutical preparations. Origin: Sp., fr. L.L. Calamellus, fr. L. Calamus, reed (05 Mar 2000)