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Etymology

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The origin is uncertain, but now thought to be derived from Martaban, in Burmese မုတ္ထမ (muthta.ma.), a Burmese port known for its spice exports, through Arabic مَرْطَبَان (marṭabān, spice box), and with influence of pane (bread).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mar.t͡saˈpa.ne/, /mar.d͡zaˈpa.ne/
  • Rhymes: -ane
  • Hyphenation: mar‧za‧pà‧ne

Noun

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marzapane m (plural marzapani)

  1. (chiefly uncountable) marzipan

Coordinate terms

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