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Preserved in or with sugar; incrusted with a candylike substance; as, candied fruits.

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  1. a. Preserved in or with sugar; incrusted with a candylike substance; as, candied fruits.
  2. a. Converted wholly or partially into sugar or candy; as candied sirup.
  3. a. Conted or more or less with sugar; as, candidied raisins
  4. a. Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering.
  5. a. Covered or incrusted with that which resembles sugar or candy.
  6. imp. & p. p. of Candy
  7. adj. encrusted with sugar or syrup
  8. adj. (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
  9. 1. Preserved in or with sugar; incrusted with a candylike substance; as, candied fruits. 2. (a) Converted wholly or partially into sugar or candy; as candied sirup. (b) Conted or more or less with sugar; as, candidied raisins. (c) Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering. Let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp. Shak. 3. Covered or incrusted with that which resembles sugar or candy. Will the cold brook, Candiedwith ice, caudle thy morning tast Shak.
  10. j:100 s. encrusted with sugar or syrup s. (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar