marmalade
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Noun — A citrus preserve made with the peel as well as the fruit, giving it a slightly bitter edge, traditionally made from Seville oranges.
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Etymology
Traces back through French and Portuguese to a Latin word for a sweet apple, ultimately from Greek "meli" (honey) plus "melon" (apple) — the word originally meant quince jam.
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What does “marmalade” mean?
The word “marmalade” means a citrus preserve made with the peel as well as the fruit, giving it a slightly bitter edge, traditionally made from Seville oranges. In plain terms, a jam-like citrus spread that includes bits of peel, or informally, an orange-coloured cat.
How do you pronounce “marmalade”?
“Marmalade” is pronounced MAH-muh-layd (/ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “marmalade” in a sentence?
Here is “marmalade” used in a sentence: “She spread a thick layer of marmalade on her toast.”
What part of speech is “marmalade”?
“Marmalade” is a noun.
Where does the word “marmalade” come from?
The word “marmalade” comes from Latin. Traces back through French and Portuguese to a Latin word for a sweet apple, ultimately from Greek "meli" (honey) plus "melon" (apple) — the word originally meant quince jam.
How many meanings does “marmalade” have?
“Marmalade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a citrus preserve made with the peel as well as the fruit, giving it a slightly bitter edge, traditionally made from Seville oranges.