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Popsicle

//ˈpɑp.sɪ.kəl// noun

Definitions

Noun

1
A Popsicle brand popsicle, a type of ice lolly.
2
Frozen fruit juice, flavored sugar water, or the like, on a stick, of a size to be one serving. Canada, Philippines, US
"“I think this is the hottest day I’ve ever experienced in my life,” Ikumi Cooray, 25, said Friday, waiting for a tram in Melbourne as a popsicle melted in her hand."
3
ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick wordnet
4
Something cold or frozen. figuratively
"Turn up the thermostat! We're all turning into popsicles in here!"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of pop (“father”) + Epsicle, from Epperson + icicle. Named after Frank Epperson, its inventor. The inventor's children renamed it Popsicle, from Pop's 'sicle.

Etymology 2

From the trade name Popsicle, a blend of pop (“father”) + Epsicle (original trade name), itself a blend of Epperson (surname of the inventor) + icicle.

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