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Definitions for marshmallow
ˈmɑrʃˌmɛl oʊ, -ˌmæl oʊmarsh·mal·low

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. marshmallownoun

    spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar

Wiktionary

  1. marshmallownoun

    A species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.

  2. marshmallownoun

    A type of confectionery consisting of sugar or corn syrup, beaten egg whites, gelatin that has been pre-softened in water, gum arabic and flavorings, whipped to a spongy consistency.

  3. Etymology: merscmealwe, corresponding to.

Wikipedia

  1. Marshmallow

    Marshmallow (UK: , US: ) is a type of confectionery that is typically made from sugar, water and gelatin whipped to a solid-but-soft consistency. It is used as a filling in baking or normally molded into shapes and coated with corn starch. The sugar confection is inspired by a historical medicinal confection made from Althaea officinalis, the marsh-mallow plant.

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  1. marshmallow

    A marshmallow is a type of confectionery that is typically made from sugar, water, and gelatin whipped to a squishy consistency, molded into small cylindrical pieces, and coated with corn starch. Some marshmallows are flavored, colored, or filled with sweet substances. They are often used in desserts or in hot drinks, while the large cylindrical ones are often roasted on an open flame for use in s'more treats.

Wikidata

  1. Marshmallow

    Marshmallow is a confection that, in its modern form, typically consists of sugar and/or corn syrup, water, and gelatin, whipped to a spongy consistency, molded into small cylindrical pieces, and coated with corn starch. Some marshmallow recipes call for eggs. This confection is the modern version of a medicinal confection made from Althaea officinalis, the marshmallow plant.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of marshmallow in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of marshmallow in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of marshmallow in a Sentence

  1. Curtis Reissig Reissig:

    The speed that the flames were moving, I was going to have to do something. Otherwise, I was going to cook like a marshmallow out there.

  2. Michael Hansen:

    The widespread use of Red Dye 3 is particularly concerning since it is found in many products marketed to children who are especially at risk of developing health problems from exposure, just Born Quality Confections should stop making its iconic marshmallow treats with this dangerous food chemical since other less risky alternatives are readily available.

  3. Lina Darnell:

    These melted marshmallow and chocolate cones have become a yummy summertime tradition in our family, they are such a creative version of s'mores and are fun to make and eat!

  4. Erica Fleishman:

    Think of it like a marshmallow. If you lightly toast your marshmallow, you have the sort of tan areas and the white areas, and your marshmallows still has some integrity as a marshmallow, if you charbroil your marshmallow, the integrity of your marshmallow changes.

  5. Tommy Cooper:

    Last night I dreamed I ate a ten-pound marshmallow, and when I woke up the pillow was gone.

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