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alexiteric en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From New Latin alexitericum, from neuter of alexitericus (although apparently first attested later); see Etymology 2.

Meanings

  1. (historical) A preservative against infectious diseases.
  2. (historical) A preservative against the effects of poison.

Forms

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alexiterics Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

alexitery

alexiteric en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

From New Latin alexitericus, from alexiterium + Classical Latin -icus; see alexitery.

Meanings

  1. (historical) Resisting poison or venom.

Forms

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most alexiteric Degree=Sup lexicographic
more alexiteric Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Relateds

alexipharmic · alexipyretic · febrifuge · alexiterian

Synonyms

alexitery