guimauve

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French[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Latin hibiscum (marsh mallow) + malva (mallow), by confusion of hibiscus with viscum (mistletoe). Compare Spanish malvavisco.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɡi.mov/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

guimauve f (plural guimauves)

  1. marshmallow (plant)
  2. marshmallow (food)
  3. What is bland, sweetish, expressionless, vapid.
    • C'est de la guimauve

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