aloetic

Definitions


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Of a laxative, purgative, or other medicinal preparation: containing or consisting of aloes. Now chiefly historical.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Culpeper (1616–1654), physician and astrologer. From post-classical Latin aloeticus from classical Latin aloē + -ticus




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