medicinal

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(mə dis′ən əl)

adjective

of, or having the properties of, medicine; curing, healing, or relieving

Origin: ME medycinal < OFr < L medicinalis

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adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or having the properties of medicine.
  2. Having an unappealing, bitter flavor.
noun
A preparation or product having the properties of a medicine.

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  • me·dicˈi·nal·ly adverb

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