1 (formal) a cake or other sweet food that looks very attractive
2 (written) a thing such as a building or piece of clothing, that is made in a skilful or complicated way:
Her hat was an elaborate confection of satin and net.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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