opodeldoc en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɒpəˈdɛldɒk/
Etymology
So called by Paracelsus. The first syllable may be from Ancient Greek ὀπός (opós, “vegetable juice”).
Meanings
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) A kind of plaster, said to have been invented by Mindererus, used for external injuries.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) A saponaceous, camphorated liniment; a solution of soap in alcohol, with the addition of camphor and essential oils.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| opodeldocs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |