candy egg
Definition
- Noun:
- Egg-shaped candy: A piece of confectionery, often made of chocolate or sugar, that is molded into the shape of an egg.
Usage
- The term "candy egg" specifically refers to a sweet treat whose primary defining characteristic is its egg-like form. It is commonly associated with seasonal celebrations, particularly Easter.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- While "candy egg" is a clear descriptive term, in commercial and common usage, specific types are often referred to by more precise names (e.g., "chocolate egg," "cream egg," "jelly bean egg"). The phrase "candy egg" can serve as a general category for these.
Variants and Related Words
- Chocolate egg: A candy egg made primarily of chocolate, often hollow or filled with cream.
- Cream egg: A type of candy egg with a sweet fondant or cream filling.
- Jelly bean: While not always egg-shaped, jelly beans are a common type of small, bean-shaped candy associated with Easter, sometimes called "candy eggs" in a broad sense.
Synonyms
- Confectionery egg
- Sweet egg
Related Phrases
- Easter egg: This is a closely related term. While an "Easter egg" can be a dyed or decorated real egg, it very commonly refers to a candy egg given or hunted for during Easter. "Candy egg" is often synonymous with "Easter egg" in this confectionery context.
Noun
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egg-shaped candy
