CARMINATIVE MEDICINE


Meaning of CARMINATIVE MEDICINE in English

carminative Medicine [ 'kα:mɪnətɪv , kα:'mɪnətɪv ]

■ adjective relieving flatulence.

■ noun a carminative drug.

Origin

ME: from OFr. carminatif , -ive , or med. L. carminat- , carminare 'heal (by incantation)' from L. carmen (see charm ).

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