Saturday 28 January 2006

Marmalade

Marmalade, preserve made by boiling quinces, oranges etc., to form a consistent mass. XVI. – F. marmelade (whence G., Du. marmelade, etc.) – Pg. marmelada (whence Sp. marmelada), f. marmelo quince
:- L. melimelum - Gr. melímelon kind of apple grafted on a quince, f. méli honey + mêlon apple

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