"candylike" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more candylike [comparative], most candylike [superlative]
Etymology: candy + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|candy|like}} candy + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} candylike (comparative more candylike, superlative most candylike)
  1. Resembling candy, especially in flavor or appearance
    Sense id: en-candylike-en-adj-vt-W1k5Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

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