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margarine

Pronunciation: /ˌmɑːdʒəˈriːn/
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Definition of margarine

noun

[mass noun]
  • a butter substitute made from vegetable oils or animal fats.

Origin:

late 19th century: from French, from Greek margaron 'pearl' (because of the lustre of the crystals of esters from which it was first made) + -ine4

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