confections

Meanings

• noun

  Sweet foods made from chocolate, sugar, and fruit, or other ingredients.

  - "She loved making various confections during the holidays."
  - "The chocolate confectionery offered a wide range of delicious treats."

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Rhymes

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Variants

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confection , confections

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Etymology

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The word 'confection' comes from the Latin word 'conficere,' meaning 'to make or prepare,' and the Old French word 'confectioun,' meaning 'a preparation.'

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known record of confections dates back to ancient Egypt, where they used honey and fruit to create sweet treats.

2. The largest candy bar in the world was created in 2001 and weighed over 7,000 pounds.

3. The most popular candy in the United States is M&M's.

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Related Concepts

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1. Candy: Confections are a type of candy, which is defined as a sweet substance that is usually made by melting and boiling sugar or other sweeteners, and then allowing it to harden.

2. Chocolate: Chocolate is a popular ingredient in many confections, and it has its own rich history and cultural significance.

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Culture

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Confections have been a part of various cultures and traditions for centuries. In Europe, they were often served at royal courts and during religious celebrations. In the United States, confections have become synonymous with candy.

How to Memorize "confections"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a box of colorful chocolates or a tray of intricately decorated pastries to remember the concept of confections.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confections' with the word 'sweet' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Candy Coats Chocolate' to remember that confections are a type of candy.

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