confectionery
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con·fec·tion·ery

noun \-shə-ˌner-ē\
plural con·fec·tion·er·ies

Definition of CONFECTIONERY

1
: the confectioner's art or business
2
: sweet foods (as candy or pastry)
3
: a confectioner's shop

First Known Use of CONFECTIONERY

1751

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