troche

/troʊk/
noun
  1. A small, medicated lozenge that dissolves in the mouth, used to soothe a sore throat or cough.
    • The pharmacist recommended a zinc troche to help shorten the cold.
    • She sucked on a menthol troche to relieve her scratchy throat.
    • He kept a troche in his mouth during the long flight to prevent dryness.
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