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dragee vs candy

candy vs dragee

dragee and candy both are nouns.

dragee is not a verb while candy is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dragee Yes No No No
candy Yes No Yes No
As nouns, candy is a hypernym of dragee; that is, candy is a word with a broader meaning than dragee:
  • dragee: sugar-coated nut or fruit piece
  • candy: a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
Other hypernyms of dragee include confect.
As nouns, candy is a hypernym of dragee; that is, candy is a word with a broader meaning than dragee:
  • dragee: silvery candy beads used for decorating cakes
  • candy: a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
Other hypernyms of dragee include confect.
dragee (noun) candy (noun)
pill that is a sugar-coated medicated candy a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
sugar-coated nut or fruit piece
silvery candy beads used for decorating cakes
dragee (verb) candy (verb)
coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
Difference between dragee and candy

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