noun

marmalade

marmalade

I like marmalade on my toast in the morning.

I like marmalade on my toast in the morning.

((uncountable)) marmalade a type of preserve made from citrus fruits I like marmalade on my toast.

Synonyms: citrus preserve

From Portuguese 'marmelada' (quince paste). In English, it came to mean a preserve made from citrus fruit.

Think of Paddington Bear, who is famous for loving marmalade sandwiches.

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