confectionary

Meanings

• noun

  A business that sells sweets and candies.

  - "The local confectionary is famous for its handmade chocolates."
  - "Visiting the confectionary was a favorite activity for children during carnivals."

• noun

  The art or process of making confections.

  - "Her passion for the confectionary arts led her to open her own bakery."
  - "The pastry chef demonstrated the intricacies of confectionary techniques."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confectionary
conceptionary , inflectionary , reflectionary

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Variants

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confectionaries , confectionary

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'conficere,' meaning 'to make or do something completely,' and the Old French word 'confiterie,' meaning 'a place for making and selling confections.',

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known candy dates back to 2500 BC, when ancient Egyptians used honey to coat fruit.

2. The largest gummy bear in the world is over 11 feet tall and weighs over 1,100 pounds.

3. Chocolate was originally used as currency by the Aztecs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bakery: A business that sells baked goods, including confections.

2. Confection: A sweet or candy.

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Culture

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Confectionaries have been an integral part of various cultures throughout history. In Europe, confectionaries were popularized during the Renaissance period and were often associated with royalty and the wealthy. In the United States, confectionaries became more accessible to the general public with the rise of mass production and retail stores.

How to Memorize "confectionary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bustling confectionary filled with colorful sweets and candies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confectionary' with the smell of sweet treats and the taste of candy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CANDY' to remember the definition: 'Confectionery And Delicious Yums'.

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