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confetti

(kən fet′ē)

plural noun

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

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

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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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