candygram

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Etymology

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From candy +‎ -gram.

Noun

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candygram (plural candygrams)

  1. A box of candy or lollies, delivered with a greeting or other prepared message, often used for Valentine's Day dances.
    • 2001, Mark Coggins, The Immortal Game, Poltroon Press, p. 185 [1]:
      I nudged the door open further with my foot and called out: "Candygram. Candygram for Mr. Nagel."