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candy

/ˈkændi/
Meanings
  • noun

    A sweet food usually made from a sugar solution, often flavored with fruit or other flavors and formed into various shapes.

    - "I love eating candy during movies."
    - "The children were excited to receive candy from the tooth fairy."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkændi/



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  2. /ˈkændi/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1779954"
Synonyms

confectionery , lollies , sugar candy , sweet , lolly , sweet , maunee
Rhymes
Words rhyming with candy
jelly , elly , melly , melody , ellybee
Variants
List of all variants of candy that leads to same result
candies , candy , candied , candying , candy coat , candy coated , candy coating , candy coats , candy-coat , candy-coated , candy-coating , candy-coats , candy floss , candy flosses , candyfloss , candyflosses , candy striper , candy stripers , candy apple , candy cane , candy-striped , arm candy
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally derived from the Indian word 'kandi' meaning 'sugarcane'.

Trivia
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  1. The oldest recorded candy in history is believed to be a form of ancient Egyptian candy made from honey and fruit.

  2. The largest candy cane on record was made in 2010 and measured over 15 meters long.

  3. The average American eats around 25 pounds of candy per year.

Related Concepts
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  1. Chocolate: A popular type of candy made from cocoa beans.

  2. Hard Candy: A type of candy that is hard when eaten and is often flavored with fruit or other sweet flavors.

  3. Lollipop: A type of candy that is shaped like a lollipop and is typically sucked on.

Culture
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Candy has been a popular treat for centuries and is often associated with childhood and happiness. It has been used extensively in literature and art, such as in the famous poem 'The Owl and the Pussycat' by Edward Lear, where the characters get married and eat 'lollipops and candy'.

How to Memorize "candy"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a colorful bag of various shaped candies.
    - Imagine the texture and taste of a piece of candy in your mouth.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'candy' with the word 'sweet'.
    - Think of the happy feeling you get when eating candy.

  3. mnemonics

    - Candy Can: Colorful, Aromatic, Never Yielding, Delightful, Enjoyable.

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