(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:15:32

Dul"cet (?), a. [OF. doucet, dim. of dous sweet, F. doux, L. dulcis; akin to Gr. . Cf. 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.

 

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