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pastille

 

[ pรฆหˆstษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

candy type

A pastille is a small, sweet, and often medicinal confectionery. Traditionally, pastilles are made from a gelatin or pectin base, flavored with fruit or herbal extracts. They can be chewable or dissolve in the mouth, making them popular as throat lozenges or soothing sweets. Often, they are dusted with sugar or cornstarch to prevent sticking. In some cultures, pastilles are also used for their therapeutic properties, particularly for coughs or sore throats.

Synonyms

candy, lozenge, tablet

Examples of usage

  • She offered me a pastille to help with my cough.
  • The herbal pastilles were surprisingly tasty.
  • I always keep pastilles in my bag for fresh breath.
  • The pharmacy sells various pastilles for sore throats.

Translations

Translations of the word "pastille" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastilha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคธเฅเคคเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pastille

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pastil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐัั‚ะธะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pastylka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Œ ๅ‰ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pastille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pastilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pastil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastilka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pastilka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ็‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pastila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pastilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pastil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pastilla

Etymology

The word 'pastille' originates from the French term 'pastille,' which itself comes from the Latin word 'pasta,' meaning 'paste or dough.' Initially, pastilles referred to a small, thin piece of pastry. Over time, the term evolved to represent sweet confections, especially those with medicinal uses. In the late Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, pastilles were often made with sugar and essential oils or herbal infusions, believed effective in treating ailments. This evolution reflects the historical fusion of culinary and medicinal practices, showing how certain foods transitioned from mundane to remedies, influencing modern candy and throat soothers.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,128, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.