MARGARINE


Meaning of MARGARINE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmär-jə-rən, -ˌrēn; ˈmärj-rən ]

noun

Etymology: French, ultimately from Greek margaron pearl, probably back-formation from margaritēs

Date: 1836

: a food product made usually from vegetable oils churned with ripened skim milk to a smooth emulsion and used like butter

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