dulcinea
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dulcinea
First recorded in 1740–50; after Dulcinea the ladylove of Don Quixote
Example Sentences
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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
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
"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
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
One should not talk of halters in the house of the hanged. lines discovered on the bark of a tree, addressed to dulcinea del toboso.
From Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
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