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

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. paregoric, camphorated tincture of opiumnoun

    medicine used to treat diarrhea

Wiktionary

  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’.

Wikipedia

  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.

Webster Dictionary

  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.]

Wikidata

  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 Dictionary

  1. Paregoric

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


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