confetti
playSimple Definition of confetti
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: small pieces of brightly colored paper that people often throw at celebrations (such as weddings and parties)
Origin and Etymology of confetti
Italian, plural of confetto sweetmeat, from Medieval Latin confectum, from Latin, neuter of confectus, past participle of conficere to prepare — more at comfit
First Known Use: 1815
CONFETTI Defined for Kids
confetti
playDefinition of confetti for Students
: small bits of brightly colored paper made for throwing at celebrations
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