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pastille Definition

pas·tille (pas tēl)

noun

  1. a small tablet or lozenge containing medicine, flavoring, etc.
  2. a pellet of aromatic paste, burned for fumigating or deodorizing
  3. pastel for crayons
  4. a crayon of pastel

Etymology: Fr < L pastillus, little roll, lozenge < base of pascere, to feed: see food

pastille Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • special: There are also some special pastilles that can be sucked to help the production of saliva.

Modifies a noun

  • burner: Pastille burners were made in all sizes by many of the well-known porcelain manufacturers but few are marked.

Noun used with modifier

  • throat: The other popular use of blackcurrants is as a vital ingredient in throat pastilles.
  • fruit: Just two Hard Gums or fruit pastilles per day add up to the calories of a complete chicken roast dinner, per week.

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