marzipan
1 synonym for marzipan, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sweet paste made from ground almonds, sugar, and egg white, often shaped or used to decorate cakes.
Synonyms
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marchpane
How to use marzipan
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a layer of marzipan
marzipan fruits
covered in marzipan
Etymology
Borrowed via German and Italian from Arabic mardaban, originally the name of a spice box, itself named after the Burmese port of Martaban.
Full origin of marzipan →Frequently asked questions
What does “marzipan” mean?
The word “marzipan” means a sweet paste made from ground almonds, sugar, and egg white, often shaped or used to decorate cakes. In plain terms, an almond-and-sugar paste used in baking and cake decoration.
How do you pronounce “marzipan”?
“Marzipan” is pronounced mah-zih-PAN (/ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “marzipan” in a sentence?
Here is “marzipan” used in a sentence: “She molded the marzipan into tiny fruit shapes for the cake.”
What part of speech is “marzipan”?
“Marzipan” is a noun.
Where does the word “marzipan” come from?
The word “marzipan” comes from German. Borrowed via German and Italian from Arabic mardaban, originally the name of a spice box, itself named after the Burmese port of Martaban.
Related words
Christmas cake
almond paste
simnel cake
