marchpane
/ˈmɑːrtʃpeɪn/
noun
- A sweet confection made from ground almonds and sugar, often shaped into decorative figures or used as a cake covering; also known as marzipan.
- In medieval times, marchpane was a luxury treat served at feasts.
- The children loved the little marchpane fruits that decorated the dessert table.
- For the wedding cake, the baker created delicate flowers out of marchpane.
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