confetti

(kən fetē)

plural noun

  1. candies, or plaster imitations of candies, formerly scattered about at carnivals or other celebrations
  2. bits of colored paper now used in this way

Origin: It, pl. of confetto, sweetmeat < ML confectum < L confectus: see confect

See confetti in American Heritage Dictionary 4

plural noun (used with a sing. verb)
Small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are scattered around during the course of festive occasions: Confetti covers the floor every year on January 1.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , pl. of confetto, candy

Origin: , from Medieval Latin cōnfectum

Origin: , from neuter of Latin cōnfectus

Origin: , past participle of cōnficere, to prepare; see confect

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