/ ˈmɑːməleɪd; NAmE ˈmɑːrm-/ noun
[ U ] jam / jelly made from oranges, lemons, etc., eaten especially for breakfast
—compare jam (1)
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WORD ORIGIN
late 15th cent.: from Portuguese marmelada quince jam, from marmelo quince, based on Greek melimēlon (from meli honey + mēlon apple).