marshmallow

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From Old English mersċmealwe, corresponding to marsh + mallow.

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