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Translation

sweet (adjective); a sweet, a candy (noun)

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Word origin

From Latin dulcis ('sweet').

Origin
Latin
Root
dulcis
English cognates
dulcet

Grammar

Masc pluraldoces

Examples

.

This cake is very sweet.

.

She bought sweets for the party.

mangas.

The sweetest fruits are mangoes.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 4: Words 631-640.