cough drop
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cough drop
noun
a small, medicinal lozenge for relieving a cough, sore throat, hoarseness, etc.
Origin:
1850–55
1850–55
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| cough drop | |
| —n | |
| a lozenge to relieve a cough | |
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Cough drop
is always a great word to know.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
cough drop n.
A small, often medicated and sweetened lozenge taken orally to ease coughing or soothe a sore throat.
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Example sentences
The defendant consented and the officers found marijuana in a cigarette pack and a cough drop container.
The mead was refreshing in the way a honey-menthol cough drop can be, but much lighter and not as sweet.
Choose two more items, such as a tissue and cough drop.
He observed that the cough drop in hot water dissolved faster.
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