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confection

con.fec.tion \k*n-'fek-sh*n\ n 1: the act or process of confecting  2: 
   something confected : as  2a: a fancy dish or sweetmeat : DELICACY; esp : a 
   fruit or  nut preserve 2b: a medicinal preparation usu. made with sugar, 
   syrup, or honey  2c: a piece of fine craftsmanship  archaic  - confection 
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