CARAMEL - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
having the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food
Categories: Sugar, Refined sugar
Synonyms
Yellowish brown, Caramel, Caramelized sugar, Caramel brown, Buff
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "caramel" comes from Medieval Latin cannamellis. It started in Proto-Indo-European *ḱolh₂mos. Then it appeared in Ancient Greek κᾰ́λᾰμος. Later, people used it in Late Latin calamellus. After that, it was Portuguese caramelo. Over time, it became Spanish caramelo, which was borrowed from French caramel.
🔗 Related Words
chalumeau – A related word in the same word family.
shawm – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.