Confection definition
The act or process of confecting or the result of it.
noun
To make into a confection.
verb
A sweet preparation, such as candy.
noun
A sweetened medicinal compound; an electuary.
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A piece displaying splendid craft, skill, and work.
The gown was a confection of satin and appliqué.
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A sweetened mixture of drugs; electuary.
noun
The act or process of confecting.
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Any kind of candy or other sweet preparation, such as ice cream or preserves.
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A product or work having a frivolous, whimsical, or contrived effect.
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A fancy, stylish article of women's clothing.
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(archaic) To prepare as a confection.
verb
The result of such a process; something made up or confected; a concoction.
The defense attorney maintained that the charges were a confection of the local police.
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(dated) Something, such as a garment or a decoration, seen as very elaborate, delicate, or luxurious, usually also seen as impractical or non-utilitarian.
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To make into a confection, prepare as a confection.
verb
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
confection
Plural:
confectionsOrigin of confection
- 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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