Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "confection" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

confectioner confectioners' sugar confectionery

Context

pharmacology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

assemble creating from raw materials dainty delicacy goody kickshaw piece put together set up tack tack together treat

Type Of (IsA)

creating from raw materials

Related Terms

confect confectionary

Related Terms

amusing artistic cake candy composition compound concoction confect confectionary confectioner confectioners sugar confectionery contrived delicate elaborate electuary food frivolous impractical literary luxurious make medicine musical pastry prepare preserve result sugar sweet sweetmeat utilitarian

Synonym Network

confect sweet

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