Paregoric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pæɹɪˈɡɒɹɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paregoric is a noun meaning Assuaging or soothing pain.
Meaning
Assuaging or soothing pain.
More Meanings
- A painkiller; a medicine which soothes or relieves pain; specifically the traditional patent medicine consisting of camphorated tincture of opium.
Example Sentences
paregoric elixir
They bought paregoric in the drug store and drank it. They formed a drugged and stupefied line against the side of the drug store building. Studs was so helpless that Red Kelly had to take him home.
My local doctor promises to accompany me ashore, spare no expense to obtain powerful paregorics & remain at my bedside until my recovery is compleat, even if Prophetess must leave for California without us.
Word Forms
- paregorics
- paregorick
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include elixir, antalgic, propiram, phenomorphan, painkiller, antipodagric.
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