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catholicon

[ kuh-thol-i-kuhn ]
/ kəˈθɒl ɪ kən /
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noun
a universal remedy; panacea.
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Origin of catholicon

1375–1425; late Middle English <Medieval Latin <Greek katholikón neuter of katholikóscatholic

Words nearby catholicon

Catholic Emancipation Act, Catholic Epistles, Catholicism, catholicity, catholicize, catholicon, catholicos, catholicus, cathouse, Cathy, Catilinarian
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Words related to catholicon

antidote, drug, elixir, fix, healing, medication, medicine, panacea, placebo, quick fix, recovery, remedy, treatment, magic bullet, aid, assistance, alleviation, corrective, countermeasure, help

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British Dictionary definitions for catholicon

catholicon
/ (kəˈθɒlɪkən) /
noun
a remedy for all ills; panacea

Word Origin for catholicon

C15: from Medieval Latin; see catholic
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