Word
confection, n.
(confections)
the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components
<noun.act>
concoction
confection
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derivationally related form
confect
confection
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derivationally related form
concoct
concoct
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hypernym
creating from raw materials
a food rich in sugar
<noun.food>
confection
sweet
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hypernym
delicacy, dainty, goody, kickshaw, treat
hyponym
confectionery
confiture
sweetmeat
candy, confect
hardbake
gum, chewing gum
candied apple, candy apple, taffy apple, caramel apple, toffee apple
center, centre
comfit
maraschino, maraschino cherry
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