kickshaw

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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury the company's holiday party always features an array of artfully confected kickshaws

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Noun
  • But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • On Monday, the prediction was for trick-or-treat time temperatures on Friday to be around 50.
    Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Younger customers have been gravitating toward chewy, sweet treats – sales of sour candy, for example, grew 7% year over year, according to the National Confectioners Association.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Designed with an onyx ornament at the closure, the black clutch featured a crystal-inset frame.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Each features a charming tree design loaded with ornaments and toys.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Kickshaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickshaw. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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