"marshmallow" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /mɑːʃˈmaləʊ/ [UK], /ˈmɑrʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ [US] Audio: en-us-marshmallow.ogg [US] Forms: marshmallow [singular], marshmallows [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A marshmallow is a plant from Africa (Althaea officinalis).
    Sense id: simple-marshmallow-en-noun-gqP4HiHY
  2. A marshmallow is a sweet, fluffy food that is white in color and cylindrical in shape.
    Sense id: simple-marshmallow-en-noun-BLG4YkxH
     
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