sinapism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sinapism
1595–1605; < Medieval Latin sināpisma (feminine) < Greek sināpismós (masculine) application of mustard, equivalent to sināp ( ízein ) to apply mustard (derivative of sínāpi mustard; see -ize) + -ismos -ism
Example Sentences
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A substance which, by irritating the surface, excites action in the part to which it is applied, as a blister, an epispastic, a sinapism.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
"Well! the Dujarrier was right," she said; "a woman's scheming works easier than a sinapism."
From His Excellency the Minister by Roberts, Henri
The sinapism which the doctor ordered was applied to the hepatic region, and a small dose of calomel was administered.
From A Mummer's Wife by Moore, George (George Augustus)
She threatened me this morning with a sinapism if I were not better by evening.
From Aurora the Magnificent by Brownell, Gertrude Hall
It is the black Mustard which yields by its seeds the condiment of our tables, and the pungent yellow flour which we employ for the familiar stimulating poultice, or sinapism.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
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