n. 1. sugar-coated medication. Syn. -- dragées. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. silver-coated candy bead for decorating cakes. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
3. sugar-coated nut or fruit piece. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
‖n. pl. [ F. See 3d Dredge. ] (Pharmacy) Sugar-coated medicines. [ 1913 Webster ]