Meaning of Marshmallow | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Marsh mallow, a species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.
   countable, uncountable
2. A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been presoftened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency.
   countable, uncountable
3. Someone who is soft and benign.
   countable, figuratively, uncountable

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Examples

“Our common Marsh Mallows have diverse soft, hoary white stalks rising to be three or four foot high, spreading forth many branches.”

“The Disagreeable Girl is a female of the genus homo persuasion, built around a digestive apparatus that possesses marked marshmallow proclivities.”

“It was an apple marshmallow sundae, I recollect. I dug my spoon into it with an assumption of gaiety which I was far from feeling.”

“He acts like a total badass, but he's really just a marshmallow once you get to know him.”

“You're a marshmallow, Glenn.”

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