First Known Use: circa 1676
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marmalade
noun mar·ma·lade \ˈmär-mə-ˌlād\
: a sweet jelly that contains pieces of fruit
Full Definition of MARMALADE
: a clear sweetened jelly in which pieces of fruit and fruit rind are suspended
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Origin of MARMALADE
Middle English marmelat quince conserve, Portuguese marmelada, from marmelo quince, from Latin melimelum, a sweet apple, from Greek melimēlon, from meli honey + mēlon apple — more at mellifluous
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marmalade
noun mar·ma·lade \ˈmär-mə-ˌlād\
Definition of MARMALADE for Kids
: a jam containing pieces of fruit and fruit rind <orange marmalade>
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