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Definition of marzipan

marzipan

/ˈmɑːr.zəˌpæn/
mar · zi · pan
Plural:marzipans
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marzipan Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sweet confection made primarily of finely ground almonds and sugar or honey, often molded into decorative shapes or used to cover cakes.

Example

"The baker skillfully crafted tiny, realistic fruits and animals out of brightly colored marzipan to decorate the wedding cake."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Marzipan is often confused with almond paste, but marzipan is significantly sweeter, smoother, and holds its shape well for molding, whereas almond paste is coarser and used primarily as a baked filling.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Early 16th century: from German 'Marzipan', from Italian 'marzapane', originally referring to a small box in which the confection was presented. The ultimate origins are debated, possibly tracing to Arabic or Persian roots.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marzipan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marzipan
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