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- [mahr-mahyt, mahr-meet]
- /ˈmɑr maɪt, mɑrˈmit/
- /mˈɑːmaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-mahyt, mahr-meet]
- /ˈmɑr maɪt, mɑrˈmit/
Definitions of marmite word
- noun marmite a metal or earthenware cooking pot with a cover, usually large and often having legs. 1
- noun marmite An earthenware cooking container. 1
- noun marmite large cooking pot 1
- noun marmite a large cooking pot 0
- noun marmite soup cooked in such a pot 0
- noun marmite an individual covered casserole for serving soup 0
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Origin of marmite
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
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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Parts of speech for Marmite
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
marmite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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- what is marmite?
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- when can babies eat marmite?
- eating marmite when pregnant?
- what is the difference between vegemite and marmite?
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- what is the difference between marmite and vegemite?
- where is marmite banned?
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- how long does marmite last?
- how many calories in a marmite sandwich?
- what is marmite made from?
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