confetti

[ kuhn-fet-ee for 1; Italian kawn-fet-tee for 2 ]
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plural noun,singular con·fet·to [kuhn-fet-oh Italian kawn-fet-taw] /kənˈfɛt oʊ Italian kɔnˈfɛt tɔ/ for 2.
  1. (used with a singular verb) small bits of paper, usually colored, thrown or dropped from a height to enhance the gaiety of a festive event, as a parade, wedding, or New Year's Eve party.

  2. confections; bonbons.

Origin of confetti

1
1805–15; <Italian, plural of confettocomfit

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British Dictionary definitions for confetti

confetti

/ (kənˈfɛtɪ) /


noun
  1. small pieces of coloured paper thrown on festive occasions, esp at the bride and groom at weddings

Origin of confetti

1
C19: from Italian, plural of confetto, originally, a bonbon; see comfit

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