1 chiefly British. a : molasses. b : a blend of molasses, invert sugar, and corn syrup used as syrup. — called also golden syrup. 2 : something (such as a tone of voice) heavily sweet and cloying.

Why is it called treacle?

Etymology. Historically, the Middle English term treacle was used by herbalists and apothecaries to describe a medicine (also called theriac or theriaca), composed of many ingredients, that was used as an antidote for poisons, snakebites, and various other ailments.

What is treacle called in USA?

More commonly known as treacle or black treacle or, in the US as blackstrap molasses, molasses are essentially what is left over after cane sugar is boiled to produce sugar and most of the sugar has been extracted.