guimauve

French

Etymology

Latin hibiscum malva, by confusion of hibiscus with viscum (“mistletoe”). Compare Spanish malvavisco.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɡi.mov/
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Noun

guimauve f (plural guimauves)

marshmallow (plant)
marshmallow (food)

Further reading

“guimauve” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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