"krembo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: krembos [plural]
Etymology: From Hebrew קרמבו, from קְרֵם (k'rem, “cream”) + בּוֹ (bo, “in it”). The name was coined by the first manufacturer, the Whitman Company. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|קרמבו}} Hebrew קרמבו Head templates: {{en-noun}} krembo (plural krembos)
  1. A chocolate-coated marshmallow treat popular in Israel. Categories (topical): Chocolate, Sweets
    Sense id: en-krembo-en-noun-2fpA7KnN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

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