vulnerary
Americanadjective
noun
plural
vulnerariesadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of vulnerary
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin vulnerārius, equivalent to vulner- (stem of vulnus ) “a wound” + -ārius adjective suffix; -ary
Example Sentences
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The urine of unborn babies is an excellent vulnerary.
From Time Magazine Archive
The gum itself is esteemed a great vulnerary; and purges moderately those who are full of bilious, or gross humors.
From An Account of the Customs and Manners of the Micmakis and Maricheets Savage Nations, Now Dependent on the Government of Cape-Breton by Maillard, Antoine Simon
He believed also in the vulnerary ointment, which could cure wounds, not by application to the wound itself but to the weapon.
From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.
In old times the Water figwort was famous as a vulnerary, both when used externally, and when taken in decoction.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
As a vulnerary, tobacco was used by the Indians, and physicians say that it promotes the cicatrization and healing of inveterate ulcers.
From The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 by Walsh, Robert
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