dulcinea
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dulcinea
First recorded in 1740–50; after Dulcinea the ladylove of Don Quixote
Vocabulary lists containing dulcinea
Example Sentences
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Well, sir, "come what come might," I stole under cover of the darkness to the dwelling of my dulcinea.
From Tales of a Traveller by Irving, Washington
It would be a flagrant breach of etiquette for the lover to be admitted to the parlor, so he takes his place on one side of the grating, his dulcinea posting herself on the other.
From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 by Various
"Listen, then," said Don Quixote, "this is what I have written ":— don quixote's letter to dulcinea del toboso.
From Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
Sir C. Namely, that this dulcinea has started up in the shape of Miss Alscrip's musical companion—Her name is Alton.
From The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts by Burgoyne, John
I am just going to ride, and shall make it in my way to call and inquire after the health of my dulcinea.
From The Coquette The History of Eliza Wharton by Foster, Hannah Webster
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