Orvietan

//ˌɔːvɪˈeɪtən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A medicinal preparation made from herbs, wine and honey, thought to be an antidote for any poison. historical, uncountable

Etymology

17th century: from French orviétan, from Italian orvietano (“of Orvieto”), after the place of origin of its creator.

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