n. [ Sp., from Dulcinea del Toboso the mistress of the affections of Don Quixote. ] A mistress; a sweetheart. [ 1913 Webster ]

I must ever have some Dulcinea in my head. Sterne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. See Dulceness. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

‖or ‖/mhw>, n. [ Cf. It. dolcigno sweetish. ] (Mus.) A small bassoon, formerly much used. Simmonds. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. (Mus.) See Dolcino. [ 1913 Webster ]