antitussive
[ an-tee-tuhs-iv, an-tahy- ]
adjective
of or relating to a substance that is used to suppress coughing.
noun
any such substance, as codeine.
Origin of antitussive
1Words Nearby antitussive
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British Dictionary definitions for antitussive
antitussive
/ (ˌæntɪˈtʌsɪv) /
adjective
alleviating or suppressing coughing
noun
an antitussive drug
Origin of antitussive
1from anti- + Latin tussis a cough
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