MARZIPAN

[ 'mα:zɪpan , ˌmα:zɪ'pan ]

■ noun a sweet yellowish paste of ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, used to coat large cakes or to make confectionery.

Derivatives

~ned adjective

Origin

C15 (as marchpane ): from Ital. marzapane , perh. from Arab.