| Definitions | | pastille |
|
noun
- A soft flavoured candy.
- A medicinal pill, originally compressed herbs. A throat pastille is a large candy-like lozenge, which, when sucked, releases oils to soothe a sore throat and sometimes vapors to help unblock the nose or sinuses.
- A small granular half Spheroid piece of material.
Etymology: The sweets are named after Italian confectioner Giovanni Pastilla who made them for w:Marie de Medici, Marie de Medici.
Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for pastille for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
| |
|
