"powder-douce" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from French poudre-douce. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|poudre-douce}} French poudre-douce Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} powder-douce (uncountable)
  1. A sweet spice mixture used in medieval cookery. Wikipedia link: powder-douce Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Cooking
    Sense id: en-powder-douce-en-noun-iLyNXkDR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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