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dulcet definition

dul·cet (dul′sit)

adjective

  1. soothing or pleasant to hear; sweet-sounding; melodious
  2. Archaic sweet to taste or smell

Etymology: ME doucet < OFr, dim. of douz, sweet < L dulcis, sweet < ? IE base *dḷku-, sweet > Gr glykys

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