What is "gummy bear"

n. A confectionery made of gelatin and often, but not always, in the miniature shape of a toy bear, and somewhat harder than a gummy worm.

A gummy bear ( German: Gummibär) is a small, fruit gum candy, similar to a jelly baby in some English-speaking countries. The candy is roughly long and shaped in the form of a bear. The gummy bear is one of many gummies, popular gelatin-based candies sold in a variety of shapes and colors.