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confection
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confection
(noun)
confection
/kən
ˈ
fɛkʃən/
noun
plural
confections
confection
/kən
ˈ
fɛkʃən/
noun
plural
confections
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONFECTION
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a very sweet food
an assortment of delicious cakes and other
confections
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often +
of
a
confection of
cream, chocolate, and nuts
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sometimes used figuratively
a delightful literary
confection
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