orvietan en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- ôr'vē-ē'tən
- /ˌɔːvɪˈeɪtən/ (UK)
- ôr'vē-ā'tən
- /ˌɔɹviˈitən/ (US)
- /ˌɔːvɪˈiːtən/ (UK)
- /ˌɔɹviˈeɪtən/ (US)
Etymology
17th century: from French orviétan, from Italian orvietano (“of Orvieto”), after the place of origin of its creator.
Meanings
- (historical, uncountable) A medicinal preparation made from herbs, wine and honey, thought to be an antidote for any poison.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| orviétan | alternative | lexicographic |