marshmallow
//ˈmɑːʃˌmæl.oʊ//
Noun
marshmallowSingular
marshmallowsPlural
1
A soft, spongy confection made from sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin, typically white or pink in color.
We roasted marshmallows over the campfire.
2
A perennial plant (Althaea officinalis) native to Europe, with pink flowers and a root formerly used to make marshmallow confections.
The marshmallow plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.