The word 'julep' originally came from Persian as 'gulāb'

'Julep' is a word borrowed from Persian 'gulāb'. The word entered the English language some time around the 14th century.

julep [noun] [14th century]

• a drink consisting of sweet syrup, flavoring, and water
• a drink consisting of a liquor (as bourbon or brandy) and sugar poured over crushed ice and garnished with mint

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Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Arabic 'julāb' from Persian 'gulāb' from 'gul' rose + 'āb' water

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