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stomachic
CIDE DICTIONARY
stomachic, a. [L. stomachicus, Gr. : cf. F. stomachique.].
- Of or pertaining to the stomach; as, stomachic vessels. [1913 Webster]
- Strengthening to the stomach; exciting the action of the stomach; stomachal; cordial. [1913 Webster]
stomachic, n.
A medicine that strengthens the stomach and excites its action. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
stomachic, adj. & n.
--adj.
1 of or relating to the stomach.
2 promoting the appetite or assisting digestion.
--n. a medicine or stimulant for the stomach.
--adj.
1 of or relating to the stomach.
2 promoting the appetite or assisting digestion.
--n. a medicine or stimulant for the stomach.
Etymology
F stomachique or L stomachicus f. Gk stomakhikos (as STOMACH)
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