marshmallow

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Marshmallow

Other spellings

• (rare) marsh mallow

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /mɑːʃˈmaləʊ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɑrʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ or /ˈmɑrʃˌmæl.oʊ/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular marshmallow

Plural marshmallows

1. (countable) A marshmallow is a plant from Africa (Althaea officinalis).

   The root of the marshmallow plant is used to make confections.

2. (countable) A marshmallow is a sweet, fluffy food that is white in color and cylindrical in shape.

   The kids love having marshmallows in hot chocolate drinks