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Added 9 October 2026

marshmallow

/mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about marshmallow at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar.

Origin

From Old English mersċmealwe, corresponding to marsh + mallow.

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