pastille

[ pa-steel, -stil ]

noun

1. a flavored or medicated lozenge; troche.
2. a roll or cone of paste containing aromatic substances, burned as a disinfectant or deodorant.
3. pastel for crayons.
4. a crayon made of pastel.

pastille

/ ˈpæstɪl /

noun

1. a small flavoured or medicated lozenge for chewing
2. an aromatic substance burnt to fumigate the air
3. med a small coated paper disc formerly used to estimate the dose or intensity of radiation (esp of X-rays): it changes colour when exposed
4. a variant of pastel

Word History and Origins

Origin of pastille¹

1610–20; < French < Spanish pastilla; akin to Latin pastillus lump of meal, lozenge, akin to pānis bread

Word History and Origins

Origin of pastille¹

C17: via French from Latin pastillus small loaf, from pānis bread

Example Sentences

Some of the biggest hits include tried-and-true Nordic classics like pickled herring, Swedish meatballs and pastilles.

From Seattle Times

But shipments of petrochemicals and oil byproducts have climbed, including exports of methanol, sulfur pastilles, urea, natural gasoline, light virgin naphtha and petroleum coke, according to the data.

From Reuters

He later slipped her Blackcurrant pastilles on set, as the Wood sisters fell “madly in love” with his son Patrick.

From Los Angeles Times

The aromas and flavors of Brachetto are reminiscent of strawberries combined with potpourri, and violet pastilles.

From Salon

It was flamboyant in its flavors, with a pronounced floral quality that reminded me of violet pastilles.

From New York Times