Cough-drop
noun
1.
a small, medicinal lozenge for relieving a cough, sore throat, hoarseness, etc.
noun
1.
a lozenge to relieve a cough
cough drop n.
A small, often medicated and sweetened lozenge taken orally to ease coughing or soothe a sore throat.
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