errhine

[ er-ahyn, er-in ]

adjective

1. designed to be snuffed into the nose.
2. occasioning discharges from the nose.

noun

1. a medicine to be snuffed up the nostrils to promote sneezing and increased discharges.

errhine

/ ˈɛrɪn; ˈɛraɪn /

adjective

1. causing nasal secretion

noun

1. an errhine drug or agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of errhine¹

1595–1605; < New Latin errhinum < Greek érrīnon

Word History and Origins

Origin of errhine¹

C17: from Greek errhinos, from en- ² + rhis nose

Example Sentences

It is now almost solely used as a sternutatory or errhine, and is probably one of the best.

From Project Gutenberg

Euphorbium or cayan pepper mixed with sugar, and used with caution as an errhine.

From Project Gutenberg

It is also employed as a sedative and errhine, and in a vast number of other indications.

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