pastille

/ˈpæstɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small sweet or medicated candy, especially one made of sugar or gum arabic, and used as a lozenge to soothe a sore throat or as a perfume.

“She sucked on a pastille to calm her cough during the night.”

Synonyms

  • candy
  • lozenge

Antonyms

  • bitter
  • unpleasant