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sweetmeats
[/ˈswiːtmiːts/]
noun
pl: sweetmeats
doces
1.
Candy or confectionery items; sweet treats made from sugar, fruit, or nuts
The children were delighted with the assortment of sweetmeats at the fair.
As crianças ficaram encantadas com a variedade de doces na festa.
2.
Preserved or candied fruits; delicacies made by candying fruits or nuts
In medieval times, sweetmeats were considered luxury items served at royal banquets.
Na Idade Média, os doces cristalizados eram considerados itens de luxo servidos em banquetes reais.
NYC Slang
candy, sweets
Synonyms
candy
confectionery
sweets
bonbons
candies
treats
Antonyms
savory foods
bitter foods
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
doces
Most common term for sweetmeats in general
General Brazilian
guloseimas
Colloquial term emphasizing treats and delicacies
Portugal
doçarias
Traditional term for sweet confections
Portugal
confeitos
Older, more formal term for candied fruits and sweets
Related Idioms & Phrases
sweet tooth - a love of sweetmeats and sugary foods
forbidden fruit - sweetmeats as temptation
like taking candy from a baby - related to easy acquisition of sweets
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