Definitions

1. noun

any plant of the genus Malva, especially the common mallow (M. sylvestris), having showy pink or purple flowers and edible leaves

“She picked a handful of mallow leaves for her salad.”

2. noun

a soft, white mass of cotton or a similar substance, especially the cottony substance that grows on the common mallow

“The baby sucked on a piece of mallow for comfort.”

3. verb

to cover or fill with mallow, especially in the preparation of marshmallows

“The marshmallow was mallowing the hot sugar syrup to create the perfect treat.”

4. verb

to make something soft and spongy, like mallow

“The softening agent mallowed the gelatin to make it easier to shape.”