Confection Definition
kən-fĕkshən
confections
noun
confections
The act or process of confecting.
Webster's New World
Any kind of candy or other sweet preparation, such as ice cream or preserves.
Webster's New World
A sweetened mixture of drugs; electuary.
Webster's New World
A piece displaying splendid craft, skill, and work.
The gown was a confection of satin and appliqué.
American Heritage
A product or work having a frivolous, whimsical, or contrived effect.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Confection
Noun
Singular:
confectionPlural:
confectionsOrigin of Confection
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Middle English confescioun, from Old French confeccion (French confection), from Latin confectionem (nominative confectio), from confectus, past participle of conficere (“to prepare”), from com- (“with”) + facere (“to make, do”). Originally "the making by means of ingredients"; sense of "candy or light pastry" predominant since 1500's.
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