melindre

Etymology
Attested since the 19th century. Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1)  a baked doughnut covered in thick sugar water
 * 2) candy
 * 3) excessive, awkward tenderness or kindness

Etymology 1
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1) tenderness, kindness
 * 2) embarrassment, shame
 * 3) emotional susceptibility or vulnerability
 * 4)  asparagus plant of the genus
 * 5)  a type of honey cake

Noun

 * 1) tenderness and kindness in words
 * 2)  a type of honey cake