confectioner

noun con·fec·tion·er \-sh(ə-)nər\

: a person or business that makes or sells confections (such as chocolates and candies)

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: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections

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noun con·fec·tion·er \kən-ˈfek-shə-nər\

: a maker of or dealer in sweet foods (as candies)

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