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marsh·mal·low
\ˈmärshˌmelō, ˈmȧsh-, -mal-, -lə often -ləw+V\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English mershmalwe, from Old English merscmealwe, from mersc marsh + mealwe mallow — more at marsh, mallow
1.
a. : a European perennial herb (Althaea officinalis) that is naturalized in the eastern U.S., has a dense velvety pubescence, ovate leaves and pink racemose flowers, and produces a mucilaginous root sometimes especially formerly used in confectionery and in medicine
b. : rose mallow 1
2.
a. : a confection in the form of a sweetened paste made from the root of the marshmallow
b. : a confection made from corn syrup, sugar, albumen, and gelatin, beaten to a light creamy consistency, and usually rolled in powdered sugar when partly dry |