Defn: A glucoside extracted from the bittersweet (Solanum Dulcamara), as a yellow amorphous substance. It probably occasions the compound taste. See Bittersweet, 3(a).
DULCE
Dulce, v. t.
Defn: To make sweet; to soothe. [Obs.]
DULCENESS
Dulce"ness, n.
Defn: Sweetness. [Obs.] Bacon.
DULCET Dul"cet, a. Etym: [OF. doucet, dim. of dous sweet, F. doux, L. dulcis; akin to Gr. Doucet.]
1. Sweet to the taste; luscious. [Obs.] She tempers dulcet creams. Milton.
2. Sweet to the ear; melodious; harmonious. Their dainty lays and dulcet melody. Spenser.
DULCIANA
Dul`ci*an"a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. dulcis sweet.] (Mus.)
Defn: A sweet-toned stop of an organ.