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Confection
01
a sweet food or treat made from sugar or chocolate, often enjoyed as a dessert or snack
Examples
The bakery displayed a delightful range of confections, from chocolate truffles to candied fruits.
The holiday market had stalls selling various confections, and the children could n't decide which one to try first.
02
the process of combining various ingredients to produce something, often a medicine or drink
Examples
The herbalist 's confection of different herbs resulted in a potent medicine for colds.
Each morning, she indulged in the confection of her signature tea blend, mixing green tea with rose petals and a hint of mint.
to confection
01
make into a confection
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