the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A kind of candy or sweetneat made up in small balls or disks.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A sweetmeat made of boiled sugar and various flavoring and coloring ingredients into a round shape, or into the shape of flattened balls or disks; a bon-bon; hence, something particularly pleasing, as a bit of flattery.
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n. any of various small sugary candies
Word Usage
"President Obama has reserved his $4 billion Race to the Top sugarplum for states with pro-charter policies."