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CANDIED

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar

Synonyms:

candied; crystalised; crystalized; glace

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

preserved (prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Encrusted with sugar or syrup

Example:

candied grapefruit peel

Synonyms:

candied; sugar-coated

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

sugary (containing sugar)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb candy

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