"long sweetening" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} long sweetening (uncountable)
  1. (Southern US, Midland US) A viscous, syrupy sweetener, generally molasses, but sometimes table syrup. Tags: Southern-US, uncountable Related terms: short sweetening

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