marmite

[ mahr-mahyt, mahr-meet ]

/ ˈmɑr maɪt, mɑrˈmit /

noun

a metal or earthenware cooking pot with a cover, usually large and often having legs.

Nearby words

marmalade tree, marmalize, marmara, marmara, sea of, marmes man, marmite, marmolada, marmora, marmorated, marmoreal, marmoreally

Origin of marmite

1795–1805; < French, Middle French, apparently equivalent to mar(m)-, base of marmotter to mutter, murmur (see 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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Examples from the Web for marmite

The country here was not torn up by marmite holes, or the chasms made by the Big Berthas.
Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross|Alice B. Emerson
At serving time, add a good teaspoonful of Nutril, Wintox or Marmite.
A Comprehensive Guide-Book to Natural, Hygienic and Humane Diet|Sydney H. Beard
The woman who supports a bully is called his saucepan (marmite), a friend un poteau; ne pas tre mchant means to be a fool.
The Criminal|Havelock Ellis
If a richer soup is required add two teaspoonfuls of Nuto-Cream or Marmite just before serving.
A Comprehensive Guide-Book to Natural, Hygienic and Humane Diet|Sydney H. Beard

Marmite, Nutril and Carnos make good additions to stock for flavouring soups and gravies.
A Comprehensive Guide-Book to Natural, Hygienic and Humane Diet|Sydney H. Beard

British Dictionary definitions for marmite (1 of 2)

marmite

/ (ˈmɑːmaɪt) /

noun

a large cooking pot

soup cooked in such a pot

an individual covered casserole for serving soup

US military a container used to bring food to troops in the field

Word Origin for marmite

from French: pot

British Dictionary definitions for marmite (2 of 2)

Marmite

/ (ˈmɑːmaɪt) /

noun

trademark British a yeast and vegetable extract used as a spread, flavouring, etc

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