Etymology

cotton candy

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cotton candy · noun1

From cotton + candy. First attested in the 1880s. Referring to its appearance to a mass of cotton balls.

Cotton Candy · proper noun2

From the appearance of Aubrey's hair and the fact that Kim loves candy.

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