| Sweetmeat 1. (n.) Fruit preserved with sugar, as peaches, pears, melons, nuts, orange peel, etc.; -- usually in the plural; a confect; a confection. 2. (n.) The paint used in making patent leather. 3. (n.) A boat shell (Crepidula fornicata) of the American coast. Thesaurus Entries Jell-O, blancmange, candy, comfit, compote, confection, confectionery, confiture, conserve, frosting, gelatin, glaze, honey, icing, jam, jelly, marmalade, meringue, mousse, preserve, sweet, sweet stuff, sweets, tutti-frutti, whipped cream |