marsh mallow: Meaning and Definition of

marsh' mal"low

1. an Old World mallow, Althaea officinalis, having pink flowers, found in marshy places.
2. the rose mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos.

marsh•mal•low

1. a sweetened paste or confection made from the mucilaginous root of the marsh mallow.
2. a similar confection, usually soft and spongy, made from gum arabic or gelatin, sugar, corn syrup, and flavoring.