Turkish delight
US /ˈtɜːr.kɪʃ dɪˈlaɪt/
UK /ˈtɜːr.kɪʃ dɪˈlaɪt/
1.
a confection made from starch and sugar, typically flavored with rosewater or lemon and cut into cubes, often dusted with icing sugar
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She offered me a piece of fragrant Turkish delight.
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The box of assorted Turkish delights was a perfect gift.