Associations to the word «Paregoric»

Wiktionary

PAREGORIC, noun. A painkiller; a medicine which soothes or relieves pain
PAREGORIC, adjective. Assuaging or soothing pain.

Dictionary definition

PAREGORIC, noun. Medicine used to treat diarrhea.

Wise words

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John Adams