Meaning of edulcorate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈdəlkəˌreɪt/

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  1. Verb

    edulcorate

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from medieval Latin edulcorat-‘sweetened’, from the verb edulcorare, from Latin e (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + dulcor‘sweetness’

    Definitions

    1. make sweeter in taste

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