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Definition of "marmalade" []

  • A clear, jellylike preserve made from the pulp and rind of fruits, especially citrus fruits. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "marmalade" in a sentence
  • "The Evolution of Sugar Preserves The earliest sugar preserves were probably fruit pieces immersed in syrupy honey the Greek term for quinces packed in honey, melimelon, gave us the word marmalade or in the boiled-down juice of wine grapes."
  • "They would have canned their tomatoes, but freezing the marmalade is another option."
  • "A lesson in marmalade making will come as a boon …"