Candyfloss

/ˈkændiːflɒs/ noun

Definition

A light, fluffy confection made by spinning sugar into thin threads, known as cotton candy in North America.

Etymology

From candy (from Persian qandi, ultimately from Sanskrit khandaka meaning 'piece of sugar') + floss (from Old French flosche meaning 'downy' or 'soft'); British term popularized in the early 20th century.

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Candyfloss is called 'cotton candy' in the US because it resembles the fluffy texture of cotton—but the name candyfloss reveals how differently English-speaking countries name the same treat!

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