Definitions for paregoric
ˌpær ɪˈgɔr ɪk, -ˈgɒr-pare·goric

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. paregoric, camphorated tincture of opiumnoun

   medicine used to treat diarrhea

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1. paregoricnoun

   a painkiller; a medicine which soothes or relieves pain

2. Etymology: Late Latin paregoricus, from Greek παρηγοριχος ‘encouraging, soothing’, from παρηγορειν ‘console, soothe’.

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1. Paregoric

   Paregoric, or camphorated tincture of opium, also known as tinctura opii camphorata, is a traditional patent medicine known for its antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic properties. According to Goodman and Gilman's 1965 edition, "Paregoric is a 4% opium tincture in which there is also benzoic acid, camphor, and anise oil. ... Paregoric by tradition is used especially for children."The term "paregoric" has also been used for boiled sweets which contained the substance, in particular the Army & Navy brand.

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1. paregoric

   Paregoric is a type of medicine that contains opium and was primarily used in the past as a pain reliever, cough suppressant, and to treat diarrhea. It's known for its strong sedative effects and is also referred to as camphorated tincture of opium because it often includes additional ingredients like anise oil and glycerin. As a narcotic preparation, its use is now highly regulated and limited due to the risk of addiction.

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1. Paregoricadjective

   mitigating; assuaging or soothing pain; as, paregoric elixir

2. Paregoricnoun

   a medicine that mitigates pain; an anodyne; specifically, camphorated tincture of opium; -- called also paregoric elexir

3. Etymology: [L. paregoricus, Gr. , from addressing, encouraging, soothing; para` beside + an assembly: cf. F. pargorique. See Allegory.]

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1. Paregoric

   Paregoric, or camphorated tincture of opium, also known as tinctura opii camphorata, is a medication known for its antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic properties.

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

1. Paregoric

   par-ē-gor′ik, adj. soothing, lessening pain.—n. a medicine that soothes pain: tincture of opium. [L.,—Gr. parēgorikos—parēgorein, to exhort.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of paregoric in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of paregoric in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

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