Confection

(Ex. 30:35, “ointment” in ver. 25; R.V., “perfume”). The Hebrew word so rendered is derived from a root meaning to compound oil and perfume.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A composition of different materials. [Obs.] A new confection of mold. Bacon.

2. A preparation of fruits or roots, etc., with sugar; a sweetmeat. Certain confections . . . are like to candied conserves, and are made of sugar and lemons. Bacon.

3. A composition of drugs. Shak.

4. A soft solid made by incorporating a medicinal substance or substances with sugar, sirup, or honey.