carminative
Americannoun
adjective
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of carminative
1645–55; < Late Latin carmināt ( us ), past participle of carmināre to purify ( Latin: to card (wool), verbal derivative of carmen (attested only in Late Latin ) comb for carding wool) + -ive
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But this season, sponsored by Turns, a carminative, Horace Heidt's Musical Knights went out in front with a burp.
From Time Magazine Archive
“The stimulant, aromatic and carminative properties render it of much value in atonic dyspepsia, especially if accompanied with much flatulence, and as an adjunct to purgative medicines to correct griping.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various
Had the case been treated with relaxing, anti-spasmodic, carminative drinks, warmth and moisture externally, injections internally, and frictions generally, the poor animal would, probably, have been saved.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
In this connection it is interesting to note that, according to one authority, the word carminative, a remedy which relieves pain "like a charm," is derived from the Latin carminare, to use incantations.
From Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery by Robert Means Lawrence
Like other mints, it is antispasmodic and carminative.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
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