marshmallow

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Synonyms: marsh mallow, marsh-mallow, marshmellow, marshmallowy, marshmallows

Antonyms: marsh mallow, marsh-mallow, marshmellow, marshmallowy, marshmallows

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Noun

1. [[marsh mallow|Marsh mallow]], a species of [[mallow]], {{taxfmt|Althaea officinalis|species}}, that grows in [[marshy]] terrain. {{defdate|from 9th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|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]], [[flavoring]]s, and sometimes beaten [[egg white]]s, all [[whip]]ped to a [[spongy]] [[consistency]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|figuratively}} Someone who is soft and [[benign]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|intransitive}} To [[soften]] (literally or figuratively).

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