■ noun a preserve made from citrus fruit, especially bitter oranges.
Origin
C15: from Port. marmelada 'quince jam', from marmelo 'quince', based on Gk melimēlon (from meli 'honey' + mēlon 'apple').
■ noun a preserve made from citrus fruit, especially bitter oranges.
Origin
C15: from Port. marmelada 'quince jam', from marmelo 'quince', based on Gk melimēlon (from meli 'honey' + mēlon 'apple').
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