English Dictionary

marshmallow

IPA（発音記号）

/mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/

名詞

比喩的用法

Marsh mallow, a species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.

日本語の意味

湿地や湿った場所に自生するヒルガオ科の植物「アルテア・オフィシナリス」を指す。伝統的にはその根などが医薬品や菓子（後のマシュマロ菓子）の原料として利用されてきた。

The marshmallow grows along the riverbank, its pale flowers opening in the morning sun.

湿地に生えるアルテア（Althaea officinalis）は川岸に沿って育ち、淡い花を朝日に開きます。

意味（1）

Marsh mallow, a species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.

Our common Marsh Mallows have diverse soft, hoary white stalks rising to be three or four foot high, spreading forth many branches.

意味（2）

A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been pre-softened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency.

The Disagreeable Girl is a female of the genus homo persuasion, built around a digestive apparatus that possesses marked marshmallow proclivities.

意味（3）

(figuratively) Someone who is soft and benign.

He acts like a total badass, but he's really just a marshmallow once you get to know him.

marshmallows （ plural ）