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Posted on: 2017-05-14 10:12:00 UTC
This appears to be the original meaning of the Italian word confetto, while the small pieces of paper called Konfetti (German) or confetti (English) are coriandolo in Italian. Sergio Turbo could tell you more about that. Also, throwing sweets as well as Konfetti is still a thing in German carnival.
HG