Meaning Of The Word Dover's powder
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What's The Definition Of Dover's powder?
Dover's powder in American English
a preparation of opium, ipecac, etc., formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration noun: a powder containing ipecac and opium, used as an anodyne, diaphoretic, and antispasmodic Dover's powder in British English noun: a preparation of opium and ipecacuanha, formerly used to relieve pain, induce sweating, and check spasms |
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