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nostrum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of nostrum

something that cures all ills or problems

  • a quack nostrum for cancer of all types
Synonyms of nostrum

catholicon, cure-all, elixir, panacea, theriac
Words Related to nostrum

magic bullet, silver bullet

corrective, cure, remedy

miracle drug, wonder drug

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