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| citron |
the rind of this fruit, candied and used in fruit cake or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| fruitcake |
a dense, sweet, usu. moist cake containing dried and candied fruit and sometimes nuts. [1/2 definitions] |
| glacé |
having a glazed, frosted, or glossy surface; candied or iced. [1/2 definitions] |
| marron |
a large European chestnut, esp. one candied or preserved in syrup. |
| marrons glacés |
chestnuts glazed or coated with sugar or syrup; candied chestnuts. |
| panettone |
an Italian sweet bread containing raisins, candied fruit, and nuts, usu. eaten on festive occasions. |
| sweetmeat |
a highly sweetened food such as candy, candied fruits, or the like. |
| tutti-frutti |
a confection such as ice cream that contains various chopped, candied fruits. [1/2 definitions] |
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