marmalade
marmalade
Definition
mar·ma·lade (mär′mə lād′)
noun
a jamlike preserve made by boiling the pulp, and usually the sliced-up rinds, of oranges or some other fruits with sugar
Etymology: OFr marmelade < Port marmelada, orig., confection of quinces < marmelo, quince < L melimelum < Gr melimēlon, sweet apple < meli, honey (see mildew) + mēlon, apple
marmalade
Synonyms
marmalade
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- make: Another hidden talent was his skill in making marmalade to a secret family recipe.
- add: Pour into the ingredients in the mixing bowl and add the marmalade.
- spread: Not bad, they say, spreading marmalade on another slice.
- produce: A jar of Seville orange marmalade produced by Charles's lot costs pounds 1.95.
Adjective modifier
- home-made: Shirley believes the secret lies in the flavor of the home-made marmalade which she always uses.
- homemade: Homemade marmalade is not like shop bought stuff... you might even like it!
- orange: Throughout the day they serve their famous buns with cinnamon or ginger butter, orange marmalade, clotted cream, or other toppings.
- red: With Christmas fast approaching, Beacon Foods ' new product development team believes its red onion marmalade will be in great demand.
- lemon: Dry and elegant in the mouth with more honey and an edge of lemon marmalade.
- chunky: In place of a chocolate bar, have a slice of toast with chunky marmalade.
Preposition: on
- toast: People from all over the world would pay millions for the privilege of spreading butter and marmalade on the royal toast.
Used with adjective complement
- make: A full Devonshire or continental breakfast is available, together with yoghurts, cereal, toast from Rosie's bread and home made marmalade.
Modifies a noun
- jar: Browse in the antique shop, still selling Alexander Keiller's marmalade jars, albeit empty!
- sandwich: Jeremy has grown up with the marmalade sandwich eating bear thanks to his Mom who designed the first ever Paddington in 1972.
- cat: The last few yards I am followed by alarge marmalade cat.
- factory: Another is that it was an invention of Janet Keiller, whose Dundee family built the first marmalade factory in 1797.
- sauce: A calcium rich breakfast drop scone, cooked on a griddle or frying pan and served with a tangy marmalade sauce.
Noun used with modifier
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