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Definition of: confection
(kən·fek′shən) noun
1. Any mixing or compounding; also, the article produced by either process.
2. An article of confectionery; a sweetmeat.
3. Any medicated conserve or sweetmeat; an electuary; also, any compound of drugs or spices.
4. An attractive, stylish article of dress for women.
—v.t. To make up into a confection. [<F <L confectio, -onis <conficere. See CONFECT.]
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