candy cane
A 'candy cane' is a sweet treat commonly associated with Christmas, often flavored with peppermint and shaped like a cane.
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Definition
B1General
(common, seasonal)A hard candy shaped like a cane, typically striped red and white, and often flavored with peppermint, associated with Christmas.
Example
- Children love hanging candy canes on the Christmas tree.
- She gave each of her students a candy cane as a holiday treat.
C2Botany
(technical)A plant with a red and white striped stem, scientifically known as Allotropa virgata.
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