单词 | alexiteric |
释义 | alexiteric, a. and n.|əˌlɛksɪˈtɛrɪk| [f. med.L. alexiter-ium (see alexitery) + -ic.] A. adj. properly, Having the power to ward off contagion; but used as Having the properties of an antidote, alexipharmic.
1706Phillips, Alexiterical or Alexiterick, that preserves from or drives out Poison, and hinders its mischievous effects in a Humane Body. 1879Syd. Soc. Lex., Alexiteric, having the properties of an Alexeterium: antidotal. B. n. A preservative against contagion or poison.
1694Westmacott Scrip. Herb. 92 The berries [of juniper]..are a great Diuretick, Sudorifick, and Alexiterick. 1712tr. Pomet's Hist. Drugs I. 26 One of the greatest Alexitericks in the World. 1753in Chambers Cycl. Supp. |

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