marshmallow

Signification (Anglais)

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).

Concepts

guimauve

marshmallow

guimauve officinale

chamallow

Synonymes

marsh mallow

white mallow

candy

🍬

spun sugar

common marshmallow

toffee

caramel

Traductions

malvavisco

Marshmallow

bismalva

malví

hierba cañamera

altea

Mäusespeck

Eibisch

heemst

Althaea

marshmallow

altea

altea comune

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de ancien anglais: mersċmealwe

In summary

From Old English mersċmealwe, corresponding to marsh + mallow.