wind colic
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wind colic
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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For pains resulting from indigestion, and known as wind colic, etc., a cupful of hot water, taken in sips, will often relieve at once.
From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by Gillette, F. L. (Fanny Lemira)
The two latter conditions are common causes of flatulent or wind colic.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
The juice of the leaves is a carminative and is given to children suffering with wind colic.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
It will almost instantly relieve griping in the bowels and wind colic.
From A Successful Shadow A Detective's Successful Quest by Halsey, Harlan Page
Treatment.—The treatment for wind colic differs very greatly from that of cramp colic.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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