Definition of Candy cane

1. Noun. A hard candy in the shape of a rod (usually with stripes).

Generic synonyms: Candy, Confect

Definition of Candy cane

1. Noun. (US Canada) An edible candy in the shape of a cane or staff, generally consumed during Christmas time and usually having a peppermint flavor. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Candy Cane

candours
candrabindu
candrabindus
candroy
candroys
candy
candy-gram
candy-man
candy-men
candy apple
candy apples
candy bar
candy bars
candy cane (current term)
candy canes
candy corn
candy corns
candy egg
candy flipping
candy floss
candy gram
candy kiss
candy man
candy men
candy store
candy striper
candy stripers
candy thermometer

Literary usage of Candy cane

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Art for All Seasonsby Joy Evans, Jo Ellen Moore by Joy Evans, Jo Ellen Moore (2004)
"The real fun is seeing the candy-cane effect develop as you roll the paper. ... Flatten one end of the candy cane. Now roll that over the pencil to create ..."

2. The Best Plays by Burns Mantle, Louis Kronenberger (1899)
"Judy's Christmas greeting for Dad is hearty, though it isn't easy to explain the candy cane before breakfast. The greeting for Mother is even heartier, ..."

3. The Little Kingdom First Reader by Nettie Alice Sawyer (1912)
"candy cane!" Oh, my! Oh, my! Squeak could not keep quiet. And Frisk could not sit still. So they ran to the candy cane. Mother mouse listened and watched. ..."

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