EuroLex/F/bonbon


 * Original language: French
 * Original form and meaning: bonbon - 1. candy, 2. chocolate candy

(Note: If the status is not specifically indicated then the word is stylistically neutral and generally used; if earlier meaning and status equals current use the former may be expressed by writing "dito". Cf. also the project guidelines.)

Annotations
Etymology: childish reduplication of bon "good". Hence, bonbonniere (=> Bonbonnière (EuroLex)) (1818) "a box for sweets"

Source: http://www.etymonline.com

Information on Other Languages
Danish: godte, bolsje

Italian: caramellina, zuccherino, confetto

Swedish: konfektbit