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can·dy
 candy
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- pronunciation:
- kaen
di
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
candies |
| definition: |
a sweet food made of sugar and flavorings such as chocolate or peppermint.
- synonyms:
- sweet
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| related words: |
brittle |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
candies, candying, candied |
| definition: |
to cook in sugar syrup in order to cover with sugar crystals or a glaze.
The chef candied cherries for dessert.- similar words:
- crystallize, glaze, sweeten
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