mallow

Meanings

• noun

  A plant of the mallow family, having large, soft, edible leaves and often showy flowers.

  - "The child enjoyed eating raw mallow leaves."
  - "The garden was filled with beautiful mallow flowers."

• noun

  A sweet, edible substance made from the sap of certain plants, especially the marshmallow plant.

  - "I love the taste of marshmallows roasted over a campfire."
  - "The cook added a dollop of mallow to the hot chocolate."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mallow
allow , callow , mallow , allowance , fallow

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Variants

List of all variants of mallow that leads to same result
mallow , mallows , globe mallow , globe mallows , rose mallow , rose mallows , marsh mallow , marsh mallows , marshmallow , marshmallows , marshmallowy

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Etymology

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The name mallow comes from the Old French word malherbe, meaning 'heal-all' or 'wound-herb'.

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Trivia

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1. The marshmallow plant was originally used as a medicinal herb to soothe sore throats and coughs.

2. The word mallow is also used to describe certain types of deep, soft cushions or padding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marshmallow plant: A plant of the mallow family, Althaea officinalis, whose sap is used to make marshmallows.

2. Malva sisymbriifolia: A type of mallow plant, commonly known as common mallow or cheeseweed, which is often used as a food source for animals and humans.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, mallow was used as a food source and was believed to have medicinal properties. In literature, mallow has been used as a symbol of love and desire. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola says, 'I would my love were a mallow, I would that the deepest dyes in the world were red, and that she had a deep, deep dye in her cheek.'

How to Memorize "mallow"

1. visualize
   

   - To remember the meaning of mallow, visualize a large, soft plant with edible leaves and beautiful flowers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word mallow with the idea of a soothing, calming substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mallow is a marshmallow-making mallow' to help remember the definition.

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