marshmallow

Bedeutung (Englisch)

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).

Konzepte

Marshmallow

Eibisch

Mäusespeck

eine Süßigkeit

Echter Eibisch

Echte Eibisch

Synonyme

marsh mallow

white mallow

candy

🍬

spun sugar

common marshmallow

toffee

caramel

Übersetzungen

malvavisco

guimauve

marshmallow

guimauve officinale

hierba cañamera

Althaea

altea

chamallow

altea

malví

heemst

marshmallow

bismalva

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)

/mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/

Etymologie (Englisch)

Geerbt von Altenglisch: mersċmealwe

In summary

From Old English mersċmealwe, corresponding to marsh + mallow.