Definition of Candy

1. Noun. A rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts.


2. Verb. Coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze.
Exact synonyms: Glaze, Sugarcoat
Generic synonyms: Dulcify, Dulcorate, Edulcorate, Sweeten
Derivative terms: Glaze

Definition of Candy

1. v. t. To conserve or boil in sugar; as, to candy fruits; to candy ginger.

2. v. i. To have sugar crystals form in or on; as, fruits preserved in sugar candy after a time.

3. n. A more or less solid article of confectionery made by boiling sugar or molasses to the desired consistency, and than crystallizing, molding, or working in the required shape. It is often flavored or colored, and sometimes contains fruit, nuts, etc.

4. n. A weight, at Madras 500 pounds, at Bombay 560 pounds.

Definition of Candy

1. to coat with sugar [v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES]

Medical Definition of Candy

1. Sweet food products combining cane or beet sugars with other carbohydrates and chocolate, milk, eggs, and various flavorings. In the united states, candy refers to both sugar- and cocoa-based confections and is differentiated from sweetened baked goods; elsewhere the terms sugar confectionary, chocolate confectionary, and flour confectionary (meaning goods such as cakes and pastries) are used. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Candy

candlestick tulip
candlewick
candlewicks
candlewood
candlewoods
candle flame
candle holder
candling
candock
candocks
candor
candors
candour
candours
candy (current term)
candy (current term)
candyfloss
candyflosses
candygram
candygrams
candying
candymaker
candytuft
candytufts
candyweed
candy apple
candy bar
candy cane
candy corn
candy egg

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