marchpane

noun

march·​pane ˈmärch-ˌpān How to pronounce marchpane (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Middle French marcepain, from Italian marzapane

First Known Use

1516, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of marchpane was in 1516

Dictionary Entries Near marchpane

Cite this Entry

“Marchpane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marchpane. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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