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carminative

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car·min·a·tive  (kär-mn-tv, kärm-n-)
adj.
Inducing the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines.
n.
A drug or agent that induces the expulsion of gas from the stomach or intestines.
[Middle English carminatif, from Old French, from Latin carmintus, past participle of carminre, to card wool, from *carmen, card for wool, from crere, to card.]
carminative
Adjective
able to relieve flatulence
Noun
a carminative drug [Latin carminare to card wool, comb out]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.carminative - medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Adj.1.carminative - relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)
flatus-relieving
healthful - conducive to good health of body or mind; "a healthful climate"; "a healthful environment"; "healthful nutrition"; "healthful sleep"; "Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance"
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