Meaning of the word troche in English

What does troche mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

troche

US /troʊk/
UK /trəʊk/

Noun

a small medicinal lozenge or pastille, especially one containing a drug that dissolves slowly in the mouth

Example:
The doctor prescribed a throat troche for my cough.
She slowly dissolved the antiseptic troche in her mouth.