Confection /(?)/

Con·fec·tion

Confection

n.
  1. A composition of different materials. [Obs.]
    A new confection of mold.
  2. A preparation of fruits or roots, etc., with sugar; a sweetmeat.
    Certain confections . . . are like to candied conserves, and are made of sugar and lemons.
  3. A composition of drugs.
  4. A soft solid made by incorporating a medicinal substance or substances with sugar, sirup, or honey. (Med.)