saccharine

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Medieval Latin saccharum + -ine.

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[edit] Adjective

saccharine (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to saccharin or sugar.
  2. (pejorative) Excessively sweet in action or disposition; syrupy.
  3. Sentimental or romantic to the point of ridiculousness.

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[edit] Noun

saccharine f. (plural saccharines)

  1. saccharin
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