| pastille | 1. <pharmacology> A small cone or mass made of paste of gum, benzoin, cinnamon, and other aromatics, used for fumigating or scenting the air of a room. 2. An aromatic or medicated lozenge; a troche. 3. See Pastel, a crayon. Origin: F. Pastille, L. Pastillusa pastus food. See Pasture, and cf. Pastel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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