"candygram" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: candygrams [plural], candy gram [alternative], candy-gram [alternative]
Etymology: From candy + -gram. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|candy|gram}} candy + -gram Head templates: {{en-noun}} candygram (plural candygrams)
  1. A box of confectionery, delivered with a greeting or other prepared message, often used for Valentine's Day dances.

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Alternative forms

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