sweetmeat

/ˈswiːtmiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

highly seasoned or rich food, especially meat; a delicacy

“The chef prepared a variety of sweetmeats for the banquet.”

2. noun

a preserved or pickled meat, especially a type of cured meat

“The butcher sold sweetmeats in different flavors at the market.”

Synonyms

  • delicacy
  • haute cuisine

Antonyms

  • poison
  • toxic substance