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marmite
[ mahr-mahyt, mahr-meet ]
noun
- a metal or earthenware cooking pot with a cover, usually large and often having legs.
Marmite
1/ ˈɑːɪ /
noun
- a yeast and vegetable extract used as a spread, flavouring, etc
marmite
2/ ˈɑːɪ /
noun
- a large cooking pot
- soup cooked in such a pot
- an individual covered casserole for serving soup
- military a container used to bring food to troops in the field
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of marmite1
1795–1805; < French, Middle French, apparently equivalent to mar ( m )-, base of marmotter to mutter, murmur ( marmot ) + mite expressive word for a cat; probably originally a jocular or nursery word, a deep, covered pot being thought of as secretive and hence catlike in comparison to an open pan; compare Old French marmite hypocritical
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of marmite1
from French: pot
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Stir in the butter and marmite, adding a little of the pasta water to loosen if need be.
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A number of popular items, including marmite and cream cheese, have faced scarcities amid supply chain disruptions wrought by the coronavirus pandemic and extreme weather.
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They are marmite fighters if you like, but brilliant fighters.
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"A bit of a marmite," is how Harrington described Poulter, using a British term for a person who people either love or hate.
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“A bit of a marmite,” is how Harrington described Poulter, using a British term for a person who people either love or hate.
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