EPITHEMS

Noun

epithems

plural of epithem

Source: Wiktionary


EPITHEM

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



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Word of the Day

19 January 2025

ELOQUENCE

(noun) powerful and effective language; “his eloquence attracted a large congregation”; “fluency in spoken and written English is essential”; “his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police”


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