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medicinal
adjective me·dic·i·nal \mə-ˈdis-nəl, -ˈdi-sən-əl; in Shak & Milton ˌme-di-ˈsī-nəl & ˈmed-sə-nəl\
: used to prevent or cure disease or to relieve pain
Full Definition of MEDICINAL
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: tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain
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First Known Use of MEDICINAL
14th century
Related to MEDICINAL
- Synonyms
- curative, healing, officinal, remedial, restorative, therapeutic
- Antonyms
- insalubrious, noxious, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome
MEDICINAL Defined for Kids
medicinal
adjective me·dic·i·nal \mə-ˈdi-sən-əl\
Definition of MEDICINAL for Kids
: used or likely to prevent, cure, or relieve disease <medicinal ingredients>
— me·dic·i·nal·ly adverb <The plant is used medicinally.>
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