marshmallow

Significat (Anglès)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) Marsh mallow, a species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.
2. (countable, uncountable) A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been presoftened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency.
3. (countable, figuratively, uncountable) Someone who is soft and benign.

Verb

To soften (literally or figuratively).

Conceptes

malví

altea

Sinònims

marsh mallow

white mallow

candy

🍬

spun sugar

common marshmallow

toffee

caramel

Traduccions

malvavisco

guimauve

marshmallow

Marshmallow

guimauve officinale

Eibisch

Mäusespeck

Althaea

altea

heemst

marshmallow

chamallow

hierba cañamera

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/

Etimologia (Anglès)

Heretat de anglès antic: mersċmealwe

In summary

From Old English mersċmealwe, corresponding to marsh + mallow.