kȯnˈfē, kōn-, kän- noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Old French, preparation, preserves, from past participle of confire to preserve, prepare, soak, from Latin conficere to complete, prepare — more at comfit
1. : meat (as goose, duck, or pork) that has been cooked and preserved in its own fat
2. : a garnish made usually from fruit or vegetables that are cooked until tender in a seasoned liquid