What's the difference between bonbon and comfit?

Bonbon


Definition:

  • (n.) Sugar confectionery; a sugarplum; hence, any dainty.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Examples of such products are described; contamination is shown for a sample of bread, bonbon, and chocolate, respectively.

Comfit


Definition:

  • (n.) A dry sweetmeat; any kind of fruit, root, or seed preserved with sugar and dried; a confection.
  • (v. t.) To preserve dry with sugar.

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