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

Mr. Horton had known Mary from her childhood, had given her Gregory's powder, and seen her safely through measles and other infantine ailments, so he was quite at home with her, and at Fellside generally.

From Phantom Fortune, a Novel by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

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)