marzipan
nounUK /ˈmɑːzɪpæn/
US /ˈmɑːrzɪpæn/
Marzipan is a sweet, soft candy made from ground almonds and sugar.
She shaped the marzipan into tiny fruits for the cake.
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2. A candy or confection made primarily of ground almonds, sugar, and sometimes egg whites, often molded into shapes.
The bakery sells marzipan shaped like little pigs.
3. A sweet spread or filling made from almonds and sugar used in pastries and chocolates.
The chocolate truffles had a marzipan center.
4. A pale yellow color resembling the candy.
The walls were painted a soft marzipan shade.
5. Something overly sweet or sentimental in a cloying way.
The movie's ending was pure marzipan, too sweet to take seriously.