First Known Use: 1836
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margarine
noun mar·ga·rine \ˈmär-jə-rən, -ˌrēn; ˈmärj-rən\
: a food that resembles butter and is made from vegetable oils
Full Definition of MARGARINE
: a food product made usually from vegetable oils churned with ripened skim milk to a smooth emulsion and used like butter
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Origin of MARGARINE
French, ultimately from Greek margaron pearl, probably back-formation from margaritēs
MARGARINE Defined for Kids
margarine
noun mar·ga·rine \ˈmär-jə-rən\
Definition of MARGARINE for Kids
: a food product made usually from vegetable oils and skim milk and used as a spread or for cooking
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margarine
noun mar·ga·rine \ˈmärj-(ə-)rən, -ə-ˌrēn\
Medical Definition of MARGARINE
: a food product made usually from vegetable oils churned with ripened skim milk to a smooth emulsion, often fortified with vitamins A and D, and used as a substitute for butter
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