MARSHMALLOW
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is a confection that, in its modern form, typically consists of sugar and/or corn syrup, water, and gelatin, whipped to a spongy consistency, molded into small cylindrical pieces, and coated with corn starch. Some marshmallow recipes call for eggs. This confection is the modern version of a medicinal confection made from Althaea officinalis, the marshmallow plant.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Marshmallow
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marshmallow
Noun
- A species of mallow, , that grows in marshy terrain.
- A type of confectionery consisting of sugar or corn syrup, beaten egg whites, gelatin that has been pre-softened in water, gum arabic and flavorings, whipped to a spongy consistency.
- Someone who is soft and benign.
- He acts like a total badass, but he's really just a marshmallow once you get to know him.
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