Alexiteric
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A preservative against infectious diseases. historical
- 2 A preservative against the effects of poison. historical
Adjective
- 1 Resisting poison or venom. historical
Etymology
Etymology 1
From New Latin alexitericum, from neuter of alexitericus (although apparently first attested later); see Etymology 2.
Etymology 2
From New Latin alexitericus, from alexiterium + Classical Latin -icus; see alexitery.
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