Linctus

//ˈlɪŋk.təs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any syrupy medication; especially a remedy for coughs.

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balmbalsamcough medicinecough medicinedropdrug

Example

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"Ziri needs to give Rima two spoonfuls of this linctus."

Etymology

From Latin linctus, from lingō (“I lick (up)”).

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