noun
- plural of saloop, a hot drink made from sassafras root or salep, popular in 18th and 19th century Britain
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- Street vendors in London once sold saloops as a warming beverage.
- The recipe book contained instructions for preparing various saloops.
- Before tea became popular, saloops were common morning drinks.
- Different types of saloops were made from various roots and herbs.