"candygram" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: candygrams [plural]
Etymology: candy + -gram Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|candy|gram}} candy + -gram Head templates: {{en-noun}} candygram (plural candygrams)
  1. A box of candy/lollies, delivered with a greeting or other prepared message, often used for Valentine's Day dances. Synonyms: candy gram, candy-gram
    Sense id: en-candygram-en-noun-CQHgRKsz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -gram

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