pastilha

Portuguese

noun
Definitions
  • tablet, lozenge, pastille
  • (Portugal) chewing gum
  • pellet
  • wafer
  • (colloquial) pill; drug

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian pastilla (small roll of fragrant dough).

Origin

Spanish

pastilla

Gloss

small roll of fragrant dough

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