QUIDDANY

Etymology

Noun

quiddany (plural quiddanies)

(archaic) A confection of quinces, in consistency between a syrup and marmalade.

Source: Wiktionary


Quid"da*ny, n. Etym: [L. cydoneum quince juice, quince wine. See Quince.]

Definition: A confection of quinces, in consistency between a sirup and marmalade.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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