epithem (plural epithems)
(medicine, historical) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc.
Bruel prescribes an epitheme for the heart, of bugloss, borage, water-lily, violet waters, sweet wine, balm leaves, nutmegs, cloves, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
Ep"i*them, n. Etym: [L. epithema, Gr. épithème. See Epithet.] (Med.)
Definition: Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 May 2025
(adjective) marked by columniation having free columns in porticoes either at both ends or at both sides of a structure
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
