marmite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rounded cooking pot of various designs, commonly pot-bellied, with or without tripod, handles, lid etc; originally earthenware but currently more commonly of cast iron or other metals.
name
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Marmite.
name
  1. A brand of sticky, dark brown, strongly flavored spread based on a yeast extract (a by-product of beer brewing), eaten on toast, in sandwiches, in savory dishes, etc.
noun
  1. Something which people either love or hate.
adj
  1. Divisive, such that one either loves or hates it; polarizing.
verb
  1. To apply Marmite to.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːˌmaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-marmite.wav /ˈmɑɹˌmaɪt/ /ˈmɑː(ɹ)maɪt/

Word forms

marmite marmites more Marmite most Marmite Marmiting Marmited

Etymology

From French marmite.

Derived words

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