ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Electuary

Okay kiddo, so an electuary is basically like a medicine that is made into a sweet paste. It's called "electuary" because it comes from a Latin word that means "to lick."

Think of it like this - you know how when you get a cough or a sore throat, your mom or dad may make you take some medicine that tastes yucky but helps you feel better? Well, an electuary is like that medicine, but instead of being in a yucky liquid form, it's a sweet paste that you can lick or eat.

Usually, electuaries are made with special herbs or other natural ingredients that can help you feel better if you're not feeling well. They were often used a long time ago when people didn't have access to modern medicine like we do now.

So, an electuary is a type of medicine that's made into a sweet paste that you can lick or eat to help you feel better. Nice and simple, right?