DEPURATIVES

Noun

depuratives

plural of depurative

Source: Wiktionary


DEPURATIVE

Dep"u*ra*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. dépuratif.] (Med.)

Definition: Purifying the blood or the humors; depuratory.

– n.

Definition: A depurative remedy or agent; or a disease which is believed to be depurative.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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