marsh mallow
/'mɑ:ʃ'mælou/
Definition
- Noun:
- A perennial plant: "Marsh mallow" refers to a European perennial plant (Althaea officinalis), naturalized elsewhere, characterized by triangular or ovate leaves and pale lilac-pink flowers. Historically, its root was used to make a confection.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Culinary Context: The plant's name is the origin for the modern confection "marshmallow," though most commercial versions no longer contain any extract from the plant.
Variants and Related Words
- Marshmallow (n): The modern soft, sweet confection, typically white and spongy, originally made from the plant's root.
- Althaea officinalis (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the marsh mallow plant.
Synonyms
- Althaea (n): A synonym for the genus, often used to refer to the plant.
- White mallow (n): Another common name for the plant.
Related Phrases
- Marsh mallow plant: A clarifying phrase to specify the living plant as opposed to the candy.
Noun
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European perennial plant naturalized in United States having triangular ovate leaves and lilac-pink flowers
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