Synonyms for Confection (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a food rich in sugar):
sweetWordNet sense 2 (make into a confection):
comfit, confect, confectWordNet sense 3 (the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components):
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