/ Dictionary / Index M maltol: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: malt•ol Pronunciation: (môl'tôl, -tol), [key] — n. Chem. a crystalline compound, CHO, obtained from larch bark, pine needles, chicory, or roasted malt, used for enhancing flavors and aromas, as in foods, wines, and perfumes. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. malt liquor maltose Related Content Daily Word Quiz: hedonist Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language