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vulnerary

[ vuhl-nuh-rer-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, plural vul·ner·ar·ies.

vulnerary

/ ˈvʌlnərərɪ /

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin vulnerārius, equivalent to vulner- (stem of vulnus ) “a wound” + -ārius adjective suffix; -ary

C16: from Latin vulnerārius belonging to wounds, from vulnus a wound

A vulnerary balsam invented by Guy, of Caliac, once in great repute, but now obsolete.

Or′pine, Or′pin, a deep-yellow colour: the Sedum Telephium, a popular vulnerary.

The two gallons left in the still serve for preparing the vulnerary spirituous water.

Name from solidus and ago, to join, or make whole, in allusion to reputed vulnerary qualities.

This part of the tea is in its nature particularly serviceable in all cases where vulnerary medicines are requisite.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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