Dover's powder

a preparation of opium, ipecac, etc., formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration

Origin: after T. Dover (1660-1742), Brit physician

See Dover's powder in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A powdered drug containing ipecac and opium, formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration.

Origin:

Origin: After Thomas Dover (1660-1742), British physician

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