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Definition of Confection
1. Noun. A food rich in sugar.
Exact synonyms: Sweet
Generic synonyms: Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat
Specialized synonyms: Confectionery, Confiture, Sweetmeat, Candy, Confect, Hardbake, Chewing Gum, Gum, Candied Apple, Candy Apple, Caramel Apple, Taffy Apple, Toffee Apple, Center, Centre, Comfit, Maraschino, Maraschino Cherry, Nonpareil
Generic synonyms: Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat
Specialized synonyms: Confectionery, Confiture, Sweetmeat, Candy, Confect, Hardbake, Chewing Gum, Gum, Candied Apple, Candy Apple, Caramel Apple, Taffy Apple, Toffee Apple, Center, Centre, Comfit, Maraschino, Maraschino Cherry, Nonpareil
2. Verb. Make into a confection. "This medicine is home-confected"
Exact synonyms: Comfit, Confect
Generic synonyms: Assemble, Piece, Put Together, Set Up, Tack, Tack Together
Generic synonyms: Assemble, Piece, Put Together, Set Up, Tack, Tack Together
3. Noun. The act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components.
Exact synonyms: Concoction
Generic synonyms: Creating From Raw Materials
Derivative terms: Concoct, Concoct, Confect
Generic synonyms: Creating From Raw Materials
Derivative terms: Concoct, Concoct, Confect
Definition of Confection
1. n. A composition of different materials.
Definition of Confection
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Medical Definition of Confection
1. A pharmaceutical preparation consisting of a drug mixed with honey or syrup; a soft solid, sometimes used as an excipient for pill masses. Synonym: confectio, conserve, electuary. Origin: L. Confectio (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Confection
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