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candy cane

/ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.65 in modern English

Syllables
can-dy -cane
IPA
/ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An edible candy in the shape of a cane or staff, generally consumed during Christmas time and usually having a peppermint flavor.

Canadian usage; American usage

noun

A type of myco-heterotroph with a red and white striped stem (Allotropa virgata).

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

candy canes (plural) candycane (alternative)

Synonyms

peppermint stick Santa's cane sugar cane candystick

Questions

How do you pronounce candy cane?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/.
What does candy cane mean?
An edible candy in the shape of a cane or staff, generally consumed during Christmas time and usually having a peppermint flavor.

How to pronounce candy cane

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