marzipan

noun
UK /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.


OTHER MEANINGS

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.