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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

food, nutrient go
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

nourishment, alimentation, sustenance, nutrition, victuals, nutriment, aliment go
a source of materials to nourish the body

delicacy, treat, dainty, goody, kickshaw go
something considered choice to eat

confection, sweet
a food rich in sugar

noun.food

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confectionery go
candy and other sweets considered collectively
confiture go
preserved or candied fruit
sweetmeat go
a sweetened delicacy (as a preserve or pastry)
candy, confect go
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
hardbake go
a British sweet made with molasses and butter and almonds
gum, chewing gum go
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
candied apple, candy apple, taffy apple, caramel apple, toffee apple go
an apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar)
center, centre go
the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering
comfit go
candy containing a fruit or nut
maraschino, maraschino cherry go
cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur
nonpareil go
colored beads of sugar used as a topping on e.g. candies and cookies