kickshaw

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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury the company's holiday party always features an array of artfully confected kickshaws

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Noun
  • To maintain healthy ornamentals that bloom abundantly, avoid pruning these 10 plants in summer.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
  • Today, crabapple trees—tough ornamentals native to the Central Asian mountains—blanket Detroit.
    Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • This Tonight Show segment started off with a delightful treat for any Anthony Bourdain heads in the audience.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 June 2025
  • Keep them relaxed with treats or toys, and use burst mode for action shots to capture the perfect moment.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The proud parents coordinated with their Christmas tree, which was filled with matching ornaments.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • The white wash paint is distressed for an antique look, and the scalloped legs are accented with botanical ornaments.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
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“Kickshaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickshaw. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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