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par·e·gor·ic

paregoric

 
pronunciation:
pae r go rihk
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a mixture of camphor and opium in alcohol, used to treat diarrhea and intestinal pain.
definition 2: a soothing medication.
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: alleviating pain; soothing.