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Marzipan: meaning, definitions and examples

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marzipan

 

[ ˈmɑːrzɪpæn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking dessert

Marzipan is a sweet confection made primarily of almond meal and sugar. It is often used in baking and decoration, particularly for cakes and pastries. The texture is smooth and pliable, making it suitable for molding into various shapes. Marzipan is frequently colored and shaped into fruits, flowers, and other decorative items, especially during festive occasions. It is also a key ingredient in many European cakes, such as the famous Stollen and wedding cakes.

Synonyms

almond paste, confectionery, sweet

Examples of usage

  • She covered the wedding cake with a layer of marzipan.
  • The marzipan fruits looked too realistic to eat.
  • He loves making marzipan decorations for holidays.

Translations

Translations of the word "marzipan" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marzipã

🇮🇳 मार्जिपन

🇩🇪 Marzipan

🇮🇩 marzipan

🇺🇦 марципан

🇵🇱 marcepan

🇯🇵 マジパン

🇫🇷 massepain

🇪🇸 mazapán

🇹🇷 badem ezmesi

🇰🇷 마지팬

🇸🇦 المارزيبان

🇨🇿 marcipán

🇸🇰 marcipán

🇨🇳 马尔芝潘

🇸🇮 marcipan

🇮🇸 marsipan

🇰🇿 марципан

🇬🇪 მარципანი

🇦🇿 marzipan

🇲🇽 mazapán

Etymology

The word 'marzipan' is believed to have originated from the Italian word 'marzapane', which dates back to the 14th century. The term may have Arabic roots, derived from 'marzipan', meaning 'made of sugar'. Marzipan was initially made in the Middle East and gradually spread to Europe, particularly in regions like Italy and Germany, where it became popular during the Renaissance. The process of making marzipan involves grinding almonds into a fine paste, mixing them with sugar, and often adding flavoring agents like rosewater. This confection has been associated with royalty and special occasions throughout history, often considered a delicacy. Over time, it has evolved into various forms, both as a sweet treat and a decorative element in desserts. Marzipan remains a beloved ingredient in confections and continues to be used worldwide in various culinary contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,809, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.