Gregory's powder

British  

noun

1. a formulation of rhubarb powder used as a laxative or purgative

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Etymology

Origin of Gregory's powder

C19: named after Dr James Gregory (1753–1821), who first made it

Example Sentences

Bulky powders should be avoided, and the child who has learned to take rhubarb and magnesia, or Gregory's powder without resistance, certainly does credit to his training.

From The Mother's Manual of Children's Diseases by West, Charles

Edna Lowe had to go to Miss Kaye's room to take a dose of Gregory's powder, and she saw a big mask on the table, and an old jacket hanging over a chair.

From The Third Class at Miss Kaye's A School Story by Brazil, Angela

I've mixed two teaspoonfuls of Gregory's powder with it!

From For the School Colours by Brazil, Angela

Mamma was used to it, and it was good for me, you know, because I'm often bilious—and it's better to go without rich things than to take Gregory's powder, isn't it?'

From The Golden Calf by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

His lawyer friend acquiesced, and Gregory's powder it was.

From An Autobiography by Spence, Catherine Helen