Addulce

/əˈdʌls/ verb

Definition

To make something sweeter or more pleasant in taste or character (archaic term).

Etymology

From Latin 'addulcis,' combining 'ad-' (to) with 'dulcis' (sweet), literally meaning 'to make sweet.' This word is largely obsolete in modern English.

Kelly Says

This delightfully obscure word disappeared from common English around the 16th century, but its root 'dulcis' survives in English words like 'dulcet' (sweet-sounding) and 'dulcimer' (musical instrument).

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