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nostrum

noun

1 nostrum

Hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists.

synonyms: catholicon, cure-all, panacea.

Roget 626: plan, scheme, design, project; proposal, proposition, suggestion; resolution, motion; precaution etc. (provision) 673; deep-laid plan ... show more

Roget 662: remedy, help, cure, redress; medicine, medicament; diagnosis, medical examination; medical treatment; surgery; preventive medicine.    [medical devices] clinical thermometer, ... show more

Dutch: huismiddel, huismiddeltje, panacee, wondermiddel
Polish: panaceum

2 nostrum

Patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable.

Dutch: paardenremedie


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