NOSTRUM

(noun) patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
The nostrum was banned by the government, after the drug’s trial tests had disastrous effects. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
synonyms : catholicon , cure-all , panacea
After years of depression, this beautiful lake had become a panacea to all my ills. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for nostrum

(Tag: ) put RUM in the NOSTrils.....to cure cold.... :D
added by kmr.akhil Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) key NOSE-DRUM when i took nedicine my nose took the shpa eof drum than i asked myslf was this the right medicine th i took ===="questionable"
added by priyanshu.mittal Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) Remember by nostradamus: A mysterious fortune teller (who can cure all the ailments)
added by bugmenot Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) NOSTRum : NO STRONG( not a strong medicine)
added by lokesh755 Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: English) Nose became like a drum because of this nostrum and the idea to take this medicine for the problem did not succeed.
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