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Meaning of CANDIED

Pronunciation:  'kandeed

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  used especially of fruits
  2. [adj]  encrusted with sugar or syrup; "candied grapefruit peel"
 
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 Synonyms: crystalised, crystalized, glace, preserved, sugar-coated, sugary
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Can"died\, a. [From 1st {Candy}.]
1. Preserved in or with sugar; incrusted with a candylike
   substance; as, candied fruits.
2.
   (a) Converted wholly or partially into sugar or candy; as
       candied sirup.
   (b) Conted or more or less with sugar; as, candidied
       raisins.
   (c) Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering.
             Let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp. --Shak.
3. Covered or incrusted with that which resembles sugar or
   candy.
         Will the cold brook, Candiedwith ice, caudle thy
         morning tast?                         --Shak.
 
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