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candy striper

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candy striper
n.
A volunteer worker in a hospital.
[From the resemblance of the volunteer's red and white striped uniform to a candy cane.]
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Noun1.candy striper - a volunteer worker in a hospitalcandy striper - a volunteer worker in a hospital    
unpaid worker, volunteer - a person who performs voluntary work
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