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saloop
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Salep \Sal"ep\ (s[a^]l"[e^]p), n. [Ar. sahleb, perhaps a
corruption of an Arabic word for fox, one Ar. name of the
orchis signifying literally, fox's testicles: cf. F. salep.]
The dried tubers of various species of Orchis, and
Eulophia. It is used to make a nutritious beverage by
treating the powdered preparation with hot water.
--U. S.
Disp.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"sassafras tea, variously flavored," 1712, originally a variant of salep (q.v.).
Wiktionary
alt. 1 salep. 2 (context dated English) An aromatic drink originally prepared from salep, and later from sassafras bark and other ingredients such as milk and sugar, once popular in London, England. n. 1 salep. 2 (context dated English) An aromatic drink originally prepared from salep, and later from sassafras bark and other ingredients such as milk and sugar, once popular in London, England.
Wikipedia
Saloop was a hot drink which was popular in England in the 18th and 19th century. Initially, it was made from salep — a flour made from orchid roots which thickened the drink. Later, the roots and leaves of the North American sassafras tree were the key ingredient. This plant thickened the drink and also had a stimulating quality.
This refreshing beverage was sold in place of tea and coffee, which were much more expensive, and was served in a similar way with milk and sugar. Its popularity declined when it was reputed as a good remedy for venereal disease and so drinking it in public became shameful.
Usage examples of "saloop".
A nutritive starchy product named Salep, or Saloop, is prepared from the roots of the common Male Orchis, and its infusion or decoction was taken generally in this country as a beverage before the introduction of tea and coffee.
Carters and waggoners were thirsty and hungry souls and the eating houses and saloop stalls were thronged.