marshmallow

marsh·mal·low

noun \ˈmärsh-ˌme-lō, -ˌma-\

Definition of MARSHMALLOW

1

: a pink-flowered European perennial herb (Althaea officinalis) of the mallow family that is naturalized in the eastern United States and has flowers, leaves, and roots used in herbal remedies

2

: a sweet white confection usually in the form of a spread or small spongy cylindrical pieces now usually made from corn syrup, sugar, albumen, and gelatin but formerly from the marshmallow's root; also : one of these spongy pieces <toasted marshmallows on sticks over a campfire>

— marsh·mal·lowy \-ˌme-lə-wē, -ˌma-\ adjective

Examples of MARSHMALLOW

1. We toasted marshmallows over the fire.

First Known Use of MARSHMALLOW

before 12th century

Rhymes with MARSHMALLOW

rose mallow