Etymology

blackstrap

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Today it means: The dark, viscous molasses remaining after maximum extraction of sugar from raw sugar cane, used in manufacturing and cattle feed. Full definition →

Dutch stroop
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  1. Dutch · derived fromstroop“syrup”
  2. English todayblackstrap

From black + strap? Possible connection with Dutch stroop (“syrup”).

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