marshmallow
/mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/noun
Early Childhood
1
Marsh mallow, a species of mallow, Althaea officinalis, that grows in marshy terrain.
2
A type of confectionery, originally (since Ancient Egyptian times) made from this plant, but now generally made of sugar or corn syrup, gelatin that has been presoftened in water, gum arabic, flavorings, and sometimes beaten egg whites, all whipped to a spongy consistency.
3
Someone who is soft and benign.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing