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
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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Stir in the butter and marmite, adding a little of the pasta water to loosen if need be.
From Salon • Sep. 26, 2023
“Boris Johnson was a marmite politician” said David Simmonds, a Conservative lawmaker in the neighboring area of Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, referring to a salty, yeasty paste that Britons tend to either love or hate.
From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2023
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.
From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2022
They are marmite fighters if you like, but brilliant fighters.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2021
The night before a great thermos marmite had been filled with boiling coffee, and we were able to begin feeding the men without delay.
From World's War Events Volume 3 Beginning with the departure of the first American destroyers for service abroad in April, 1917, and closing with the treaties of peace in 1919. by Churchill, Allen L. (Allen Leon)
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