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
  • These vertically growing junipers are used as privacy screens and backdrops for other ornamentals.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Other foxtail plants were not in the photo but nearby ornamentals appeared to be suffering from excessive water too.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • After the Christmas festivities and Three Kings Day Parade of Barcelona's holiday season, winter travelers visiting from late January on can look forward to trying a rare winter treat.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Celebrate the Year of the Snake and Fairyland’s 75th anniversary with a long weekend of festivities including arts and crafts, lion dance performances and sweet treats.
    Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendall’s childhood handed down from her mom Kris–most notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Various merchandise products were sold including tote bags, a plush toy, 50th anniversary hoodies and t-shirts, ceramic mugs, 18-ounce and 32-ounce thermal bottles, cold cup ornaments, pins and key chains.
    Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Kickshaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kickshaw. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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