vulnerary

[ vuhl-nuh-rer-ee ]

adjective

1. used to promote the healing of wounds, as herbs or other remedies.

noun

, plural vul·ner·ar·ies.

1. a remedy for wounds.

vulnerary

/ ˈvʌlnərərɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or used to heal a wound

noun

1. a vulnerary drug or agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of vulnerary¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin vulnerārius, equivalent to vulner- (stem of vulnus ) “a wound” + -ārius adjective suffix; -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of vulnerary¹

C16: from Latin vulnerārius belonging to wounds, from vulnus a wound

Example Sentences

A vulnerary balsam invented by Guy, of Caliac, once in great repute, but now obsolete.

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Or′pine, Or′pin, a deep-yellow colour: the Sedum Telephium, a popular vulnerary.

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The two gallons left in the still serve for preparing the vulnerary spirituous water.

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Name from solidus and ago, to join, or make whole, in allusion to reputed vulnerary qualities.

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This part of the tea is in its nature particularly serviceable in all cases where vulnerary medicines are requisite.

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Related Words

• corrective
• healthful
• invigorating
• medicinal
• remedial
• salutary
• therapeutic