powder-douce

noun

A sweet spice mixture used in medieval cookery.

OriginFrench poudre-douce →
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Meanings

nounpowder-douce (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA sweet spice mixture used in medieval cookery.

Origin

  1. Frenchpoudre-douce
  2. Englishpowder-douce

Borrowed from French poudre-douce.

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Chicago

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