marmalade
UK[ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd]US[ˈmɑːr.mə.leɪd]
n
a type of jam made from citrus fruit, especially bitter oranges, that includes pieces of the fruit peel.
Etymology
the word "marmalade" entered english in the late 15th century from portuguese "marmelada", meaning "quince jam", which itself derived from "marmelo" (quince). this portuguese term traces back to latin "melimēlum", meaning "sweet apple" or "honey apple", a borrowing from greek "melímēlon". the greek word is a compound of "méli" (honey) and "mêlon" (apple, fruit). the original association with quince preserves the "fruit" element, while the "honey" component hints at sweetness. the meaning shifted in english to specifically denote a preserve made from citrus fruits, particularly bitter oranges, solidifying its modern culinary application.
Analysis
the word is a loanword borrowed as a whole unit. it does not contain separable, meaningful morphemes within modern english spelling.
Examples
she spread thick orange marmalade on her toast.
a classic english breakfast often includes toast with butter and marmalade.
the recipe calls for seville oranges to make a proper bitter marmalade.