Dover's powder

English

Etymology

Named after English physician Thomas Dover (1660–1742).

Noun

Dover's powder (countable and uncountable, plural Dover's powders)

  1. (medicine, dated) A powder of ipecac and opium, formerly used to treat colds and fevers.

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