HyperDic: dover[s_powder

English > 1 sense of the expression Dover's powder:
NOUNartifactDover's powdera medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium
English > Dover's powder: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve / relieve pain and induce perspiration.
BroaderpowderAny of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed / dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

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