EMMENAGOGUE


Meaning of EMMENAGOGUE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ə - ' me-n ə - ˌ gäg, e-

Function: noun

Etymology: Greek emm ē na menses (fr. neuter plural of emm ē nos monthly, from en- + m ē n month) + English -agogue ― more at MOON

Date: circa 1732

: an agent that promotes the menstrual discharge

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