medicinal
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adjective \mə-ˈdis-nəl, -ˈdi-sən-əl; in Shak & Milton ˌme-di-ˈsī-nəl & ˈmed-sə-nəl\Definition of MEDICINAL
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: tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain
See Examples of MEDICINAL
- This drug is to be used only for medicinal purposes.
- <even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties>
First Known Use of MEDICINAL
14th century
Related to MEDICINAL
- Synonyms
- curative, healing, officinal, remedial, restorative, therapeutic
- Antonyms
- insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome
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