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candied (adjective)

Describes food, typically fruit or nuts, that has been boiled in sugar syrup and then dried or coated in sugar. This process serves both to preserve the food and to create a sweet, often translucent, treat.

💬 Example

"I bought a bag of candied ginger to help with my stomach ache."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'CANDY' + 'ED'. If you turn a fruit into 'CANDY', it becomes 'CANDIED'.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'candy' as an adjective. → candied

Confusing 'candied' with 'candid'. → candied

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