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CARMINATIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("carminative" is a kind of...):

medicament; medication; medicinal drug; medicine ((medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease)

Derivation:

carminative (relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping))

 II. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)

Synonyms:

carminative; flatus-relieving

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

healthful (conducive to good health of body or mind)

Derivation:

carminative (medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing)

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