spun sugar

/spən ˌʃʊgər/
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Definitions of spun sugar
  1. noun
    a candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature
    synonyms: candyfloss, cotton candy
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    type of:
    candy, confect
    a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
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