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mar·ma·lade (märmə 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

n.

preserves, conserve, apple butter; see jam 1, jelly 1.

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

  • onion: Serve the stuffed pork steak with a portion of the onion marmalade on top.
  • orange: A jar of Seville orange marmalade produced by Charles's lot costs pounds 1.95.

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