marmalade
[ MAHR-muh-layd ]
A preserve containing pieces of fruit rind, especially
CITRUS FRUIT. The original marmalades were made from quince-the Portuguese word marmelada means "quince jam." Now, however, Seville oranges are the most popular fruit for marmalades.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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