BEZOAR


Meaning of BEZOAR in English

n. a small stone which may form in the stomachs of certain animals, esp. ruminants, and which was once used as an antidote for various ills.

[ ult. f. Pers. padzahr antidote, Arab. bazahr ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.