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officinal

adjective

ə-ˈfi-sə-nᵊl How to pronounce officinal (audio)
Definition of officinalnext
as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health the discovery of officinal plants that continues to this day

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medicinal
Adjective
  • These impositions are gradual and incredibly well-meaning, although even their medicinal intentions come laced with the word of a foreign lord and savior, whose crucifixes and tales of forgiveness are at odds with the local rituals.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The insects, which were approximately 5 mm long and dark in color, were discovered feeding on fresh pine bark brought to the country for medicinal purposes, officials said.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Officinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officinal. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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