Main Entry:

con·fet·ti

Pronunciation:

\kən-ˈfe-tē\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Italian, plural of confetto sweetmeat, from Medieval Latin confectum, from Latin, neuter of confectus, past participle of conficere to prepare — more at comfit

Date:

1815

: small bits or streamers of brightly colored paper made for throwing (as at weddings)