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Plural
confections
1
a sweet food or treat made from sugar or chocolate, often enjoyed as a dessert or snack
- 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 couldn't decide which one to try first.
- He gifted a box of handmade confections to celebrate her birthday.
- The holiday season brought an array of festive confections to the table.
- Confections like caramel apples and fudge are popular at fairs and markets.
2
the process of combining various ingredients to produce something, often a medicine or drink
- 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.
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