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pastil Meaning & Definition

pa-ˈstēl

What Does Pastil Mean?

Pastil is a noun that means a small mass of aromatic paste for fumigating or scenting the air of a room. It can also mean lozenge.

Pastil: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/pa-ˈstēl/
Syllables2
Synonymspastille, cough drop and troche
Pluralpastils
First known use1574

Pastil Definition (Noun)

  1. a small mass of aromatic paste for fumigating or scenting the air of a room
  2. lozenge

Synonyms of Pastil

Pastil synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

pastil

pastille

pastilles

pastils

pastil (plural pastils)

Words That Rhyme With Pastil

Origin of Pastil

French pastille, from Latin pastillus small loaf, lozenge; akin to Latin panis bread food

First Known Use

1574

How to Pronounce Pastil

You say pastil as /pa-ˈstēl/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (stēl).

Pastil: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is pastil?

Pastil is a noun.

What is another word for pastil?

Words with a similar meaning to pastil include pastille, cough drop and troche. See the full list of pastil synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of pastil?

The plural of pastil is pastils.

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