cough syrup

noun

: a usually sweet liquid that contains medicine used to stop coughing

Full Definition of COUGH SYRUP

: any of various sweet usually medicated liquids used to relieve coughing

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noun

: any of various sweet usually medicated liquids used to relieve coughing

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