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confection in Malay

gula-gula

/kənˈfɛkʃən/

confection in Malay: gula-gula. In English, confection means a food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.

Malay words for confection

food item
gula-gula

English meaning of confection

  1. noun A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.
  2. noun The act or process of confecting; the process of making, compounding, or preparing something.
  3. noun The result of such a process; something made up or confected; a concoction.
  4. noun An artistic, musical, or literary work taken as frivolous, amusing, or contrived; a composition of a light nature.

Full definition of confection

confection in a sentence

  • The table was covered with all sorts of tempting confections.
  • The defense attorney maintained that the charges were a confection of the local police.
  • Her gown was a marvelous confection of lace and tulle.

Synonyms of confection

confection in other languages

Questions about confection in Malay

What is the meaning of confection in Malay?
Confection in Malay is gula-gula.
Apakah maksud confection dalam bahasa Melayu?
Confection: gula-gula.
What does confection mean in English?
Confection means a food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.

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