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dulcinea

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dul·​ci·​nea | \ ˌdəl-sə-ˈnē-ə How to pronounce dulcinea (audio) , -ˈsi-nē-ə How to pronounce dulcinea (audio) \

Definition of dulcinea

: mistress, sweetheart

First Known Use of dulcinea

1748, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dulcinea

Spanish, from Dulcinea del Toboso, beloved of Don Quixote

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