confetti
Syllabification: (con·fet·ti)
Pronunciation: /kənˈfetē/
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Definition of confetti
noun
Origin:
early 19th century (originally denoting the real or imitation sweets thrown during Italian carnivals): from Italian, literally 'sweets', from Latin confectum 'something prepared', neuter past participle of conficere 'put together' (see confect)