marzipan

English

/ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/, /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/

noun
Definitions
  • A confection made from a paste of almonds, sugar and egg white as a binder.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Marzipan derived from Italian marzapane derived from Venetian marzapane derived from Arabic مَرْطَبَان (spice box).

Origin

Arabic

مَرْطَبَان

Gloss

spice box

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