Meaning of marmite in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈmɑrmaɪt/

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1. Noun

   marmite

   Etymology

   early 19th century: French, from Old French marmite‘hypocritical’, with reference to the hidden contents of the lidded pot, from marmotter‘to mutter’ + mite‘cat’

   Definitions

   1. soup cooked in a large pot
2. 2. a large pot especially one with legs used e.g. for cooking soup