pastille

pas·tille (pas tēl′)

noun

Etymology: Fr < L pastillus, little roll, lozenge < base of pascere, to feed: see food

Adjective modifier

special: There are also some special pastilles that can be sucked to help the production of saliva.

Modifies a noun

burner: Pastille burners were made in all sizes by many of the well-known porcelain manufacturers but few are marked.

Noun used with modifier

throat: The other popular use of blackcurrants is as a vital ingredient in throat pastilles.
fruit: Just two Hard Gums or fruit pastilles per day add up to the calories of a complete chicken roast dinner, per week.

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