alexipharmic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of alexipharmic
1665–75; obsolete alexipharm ( ac ) antidote (< Greek alexiphármakon, equivalent to alexi- averter ( see alexin) + phármakon poison, drug) + -ic; see pharmacy
Example Sentences
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True, I had lately given some attention to botanical studies; but my new knowledge extended only to the trees of the forest, and none of these with which I was acquainted possessed alexipharmic virtues.
From The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West by Reid, Mayne
The Flowers.—These are supposed to be aperient and attenuating; as also cardiac, alexipharmic, and sudorific: they are principally celebrated in uterine obstructions, the jaundice, and for throwing out the small-pox.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William
The cooling regimen as it is called, was substituted for the alexipharmic, in so far as regards light clothing and cool air.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin
"Is that some new alexipharmic?" he asked with a sudden rational air, which was almost as startling as if a dead man had spoken.
From London Pride Or When the World Was Younger by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)
A. bracteāta is used in India as an anthelminthic; A. odoratissima, a West Indian species, is a valuable bitter and alexipharmic.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
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