Definitions for carminative
kɑrˈmɪn ə tɪv, ˈkɑr məˌneɪ tɪvcarmi·na·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. carminativeadjective

   medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing

2. carminative, flatus-relievingadjective

   relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. carminativenoun

   A drug or substance that induces the removal of gas from the digestive tract.

2. carminativeadjective

   Relieving discomfort of gas in the digestive tract.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Carminativeadjective

   Carminatives are such things as dilute and relax at the same time, because wind occasions a spasm, or convulsion in some parts. Whatever promotes insensible perspiration, is carminative; for wind is perspirable matter retained in the body. John Arbuthnot on Aliments.

   Etymology: supposed to be so called, as having vimcarminis, the power of a charm.

   Carminative and dieuretick
   Will damp all passion sympathetick. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Carminative

   A carminative, also known as carminativum (plural carminativa), is a herb or preparation intended to either prevent formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitate the expulsion of said gas, thereby combatting flatulence.

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1. carminative

   A carminative is a substance, often a type of plant or herb, that is used to relieve discomfort and prevent the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract. It works by promoting the expulsion of gas to relieve bloating and flatulence. Some common carminatives include peppermint, ginger, and fennel.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Carminativeadjective

   expelling wind from the body; warming; antispasmodic

2. Carminativenoun

   a substance, esp. an aromatic, which tends to expel wind from the alimentary canal, or to relieve colic, griping, or flatulence

3. Etymology: [NL. carminativus (1622), fr. carminare to card, hence to cleanse, fr. carmen a card for freeing wool or flax from the coarser parts, and from extraneous matter: cf. F. carminatif.]

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1. Carminative

   A carminative, also known as carminativum, is an herb or preparation that either prevents formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitates the expulsion of said gas, thereby combatting flatulence. Carminatives have been shown to decrease lower esophageal pressure, which on the other hand increases the risk of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with 'heartburn' as the most common symptom.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Carminative

   kar-min′a-tiv, adj. a medicine to relieve flatulence and pain in the bowels, such as cardamoms, peppermint, ginger, and other stimulating aromatics. [L. carmināre, to card—carmen, a card for wool.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of carminative in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of carminative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=carminative
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Carminative
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=carminative
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carminative
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carminative
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=carminative
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=carminative