"candyless" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From candy + -less. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|candy|less}} candy + -less Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} candyless (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly Canada, Philippines, US) Without candy. Tags: Canada, Philippines, US, not-comparable Synonyms: sweetless
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