St. joseph

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Joseph, the husband of Saint Mary and legal father of Jesus.
  2. 2
    The name of many places, including:; A town, the parish seat of Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States.
  3. 3
    The name of many places, including:; A city, the county seat of Berrien County, Michigan, United States.
  4. 4
    The name of many places, including:; A city, the county seat of Buchanan County, Missouri, United States.

Synonyms

All synonyms
acetylsalicylic acidaspirinbayerempirin

Etymology

The placenames all come ultimately from the saint's name, either directly (as tributes) or indirectly (if inspired by previously founded places of the same name).

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