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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 syrupplay

2. (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugarplay

  Familiarity information: CANDIED used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CANDIED (adjective)


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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