Chian turpentine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Chian turpentine
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Remedies, such as condurango and Chian turpentine, which furnished hope of such an effect, have, after prolonged trial, been abandoned as not justifying the confidence of the profession.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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