marshmallow

Betekenis (Engels)

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).

Concepten

heemst

moerasmalve

witte malve

marshmallow

echte heemst

Synoniemen

marsh mallow

white mallow

candy

🍬

spun sugar

common marshmallow

toffee

caramel

Vertalingen

malvavisco

guimauve

Marshmallow

guimauve officinale

marshmallow

marshmallow

Eibisch

altea

chamallow

malví

altea

Mäusespeck

Althaea

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Oudengels: mersċmealwe

In summary

From Old English mersċmealwe, corresponding to marsh + mallow.