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philonium
noun
phi·lo·ni·um
\fə̇ˈlōnēəm\
Definition of philonium
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: an ancient remedy for colic containing opium, saffron, euphorbium, henbane, spikenard, and honey
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Origin and Etymology of philonium
Late Latin, after Latin Philon-, Philo, 1st century a.d. Greek physician
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