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hippocras
CIDE DICTIONARY
hippocras, n. [F. hippocras, hypocras, NL. vinum hippocraticum, lit., wine of Hippocrates.].
A cordial made of spiced wine, etc. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hippocras, n. hist. wine flavoured with spices.
Etymology
ME f. OF ipocras Hippocrates (see HIPPOCRATIC OATH), prob. because strained through a filter called 'Hippocrates' sleeve'
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