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CANDIED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does candied mean?
• CANDIED (adjective)
The adjective CANDIED has 2 senses:
1. encrusted with sugar or syrup
2. (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
Familiarity information: CANDIED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Encrusted with sugar or syrup
Synonyms:
candied; sugar-coated
Context example:
candied grapefruit peel
Similar:
sugary (containing sugar)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
Synonyms:
candied; crystalised; crystalized; glace
Similar:
preserved (prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use)
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