| Julep | n. [ F., fr. Sp. julepe, fr. Ar. & Per. julāb, jullāb, fr. Per. gulāb rose water and julep; gul rose + āb water. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs; especially (Med.), a sweet, demulcent, acidulous, or mucilaginous mixture, used as a vehicle. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] Honey in woods, juleps in brooks. H. Vaughan. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. An alcoholic beverage composed of brandy, whisky, or some other spirituous liquor, with sugar, pounded ice, and sprigs of mint; -- called also mint julep. [ U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
