A pirulín (also known as pirulí) is a multicolor, conic-shaped hard candy of about 10 to 15 cm long, with a sharp conical or pyramidal point, with a stick in the base, and wrapped in cellophane. In Argentina,

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, and Cuba, this

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used to be very popular and sold in the streets and squares by the ''pirulineros'', who can be considered a kind of peddlers specializing in this kind of candy. However, nowadays it is most commonly found in certain supermarkets specializing in sweets and also in a few "kioscos". Other names for pirulín: *

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: pirulo. * Chile: pico dulce. *

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: chupete. * Mexico: pirulí or chupirul (the latter name is a result of the success of the trademark used by Luxus).

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