sweetmeat
Old-fashioned candy term
Sweetmeat is an old-fashioned term for a piece of candy or other sweet confection—sugared fruits, candied nuts, or preserved delicacies.
The word dates from when meat could mean any food, not just animal flesh: The table was laden with sweetmeats and pastries.
Despite the name, sweetmeats contain no meat in the modern sense.
Filled chocolate candy
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
- fudgeCreamy cooked confection
- toffeeCaramelized sugar confection
- nougatNut-studded whipped candy
praline · marzipan · fondant · halwa · barfi · gulab jamun · candied fruit · sugarplum
Sugar-encrusted confection
Sugar-preserved citrus skin
- crystallized gingerSugar-preserved spicy root
- quince pasteCooked fruit preserve, sliceable
- fruit leatherDried pureed snack
- sugared almondsCandy-coated tree nuts
Memento for ceremony guests
- gift boxDecorative container for presents
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- auspiciousIndicating future success
hospitality · tradition · ceremony · feast · banquet · occasion
bonbon
Filled chocolate candy
nougat · praline · marzipan · fondant · halwa · barfi · gulab jamun · candied fruit · sugarplum · divinity
comfit
Sugar-encrusted confection
- subtletyFine distinction, easily missed
- syllabubWine-curdled cream confection
- rosewaterPetal-infused aromatic liquid
medieval · Tudor · Renaissance · apothecary
candied peel
Sugar-preserved citrus skin
- crystallized gingerSugar-preserved spicy root
- quince pasteCooked fruit preserve, sliceable
- fruit leatherDried pureed snack
wedding favor
Memento for ceremony guests
- gift boxDecorative container for presents
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
auspicious · hospitality · tradition · ceremony · feast · banquet · occasion
sweetmeatsavory
Appetizing, not sweet
salty snack · pickle · umami · bitters · olive
sweetmeathealth food
Nutrient-dense dietary choices
staple food · gruel · hardtack · vegetable · roughage
sweetmeatmain course
Primary dish served
entrée · staple · meat and potatoes · bread and butter · daily bread