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pastille


pas·tille

noun \pas-ˈtēl\

Definition of PASTILLE

1
: a small mass of aromatic paste for fumigating or scenting the air of a room
2
: lozenge 3

Variants of PASTILLE

pas·tille also pas·til \ˈpas-təl\

Origin of PASTILLE

French pastille, from Latin pastillus small loaf, lozenge; akin to Latin panis bread — more at food
First Known Use: 1658

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