marshmallow
(noun) spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar
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marshmallow (plural marshmallows)
A species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain. [from 9th c.]
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 pre-softened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency. [from 19th c.]
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(figuratively) Someone who is soft and benign.
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21 February 2025
(noun) some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed; “the restoration looked exactly like the original”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
