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marshmallow

marsh·mal·low

UK/mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ US/ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ uncommon

noun

1.

spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar

Origin

From Old English mersċmealwe, corresponding to marsh + mallow.

Phrases

  • marshmallow creme
  • marshmallow fluff

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