pastille

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Noun pastille has 1 sense

cough drop, troche, pastille, pastil - a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat
--₁ is a kind of lozenge

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Pastille

A pastille refers to a small, round, or disc-shaped sweet or medicinal tablet typically made from compressed or hardened ingredients.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Confectionery:

A sweet pastille containing herbs, flavorings, or soothing medicaments.

Example Sentence:

I enjoyed the refreshing taste of the peppermint pastille after dinner.

Noun - Medicine:

A small tablet containing medicinal substances, often dissolved slowly in the mouth to release the active ingredients.

Example Sentence:

The pharmacist recommended sucking on a throat pastille to relieve my sore throat.

Noun - Fragrance:

A small, scented tablet or pellet used to release a pleasant aroma, especially when burned.

Example Sentence:

The lavender pastille filled the room with a soothing scent.

Noun - Literature:

A short, highly concentrated and often aphoristic literary composition.

Example Sentence:

The poet included a profound pastille about love in her collection of poems.

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