carminative
18 points
English
11 letters
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Definitions
noun
medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing
adjective
relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural carminatives
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “A substance, esp. an aromatic, which tends to expel wind from the alimentary canal, or to relieve colic, griping, or flatulence.” web-def
- “Expelling wind from the body; warning; antispasmodic. "Carmenative hot seeds." Dunglison.” web-def
- “medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing” wn-def
- “relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)” wn-def
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