Maijûn, a kind of electuary, in which both men and women indulge to excess. From Wordnik.com. [Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction] Reference
He invented an electuary for the cure of fluxes, and in 1730, in The Danger of. From Wordnik.com. [The Journal to Stella] Reference
Trikatu is another traditional Ayurvedic electuary commonly made and used by people living near water. From Wordnik.com. [THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE] Reference
Loss of Memory or Forgetfulness certainly cured by a grateful electuary, peculiarly adapted for that end. From Wordnik.com. [Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery] Reference
The European equivalent, “Venice treacle,” (Theriaca Andromachi) is an electuary containing many elements. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night] Reference
Thessala forthwith runs and takes ointment and plaster and an electuary that she had made, and has joined company with John. From Wordnik.com. [Cligés. English] Reference
By the time Wayland's electuary was prepared the horses were ready, and. From Wordnik.com. [Kenilworth] Reference
Sulphur; mixed with sufficient Confection of Senna, to form an electuary. From Wordnik.com. [A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School] Reference
Upon this Rebia gave Amarah the electuary, which he took, and returned home. From Wordnik.com. [Antar :] Reference
"With a blood-letting and an electuary, I will warrant him sound within a month.". From Wordnik.com. [Sir Nigel] Reference
If the pain of coughing is great, 2 or 3 grains of morphin may be added to the electuary. From Wordnik.com. [Special Report on Diseases of the Horse] Reference
Brother, said Amarah, give me some of this electuary, that I may give it this black Antar to eat. From Wordnik.com. [Antar :] Reference
They are used in the form of an electuary triturated to the proper consistency with honey or syrup. From Wordnik.com. [The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines] Reference
Then he put the electuary in the bowl and carried it to the merchant, to whom he delivered it, saying. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III] Reference
The European equivalent, "Venice treacle," (Theriaca Andromachi) is an electuary containing many elements. From Wordnik.com. [Arabian nights. English] Reference
This evening Mr. Hollyard sends me an electuary to take (a walnut quantity of it) going to bed, which I did. From Wordnik.com. [Diary of Samuel Pepys — Complete] Reference
She did as he bade her and he ate the evening-meal, after which he called for the bowl and ate of the electuary. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III] Reference
A common method was to take the fæces of boys, dry them, mix them with the best honey, and administer an electuary. From Wordnik.com. [Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy] Reference
Three times a day administer an electuary containing acetate of potash (2 drams), with licorice and molasses or honey. From Wordnik.com. [Special Report on Diseases of the Horse] Reference
A very little consideration may convince one that this electuary was likely to effect the purpose for which it was recommended. From Wordnik.com. [Notes and Queries, Number 35, June 29, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc] Reference
An electuary of acetate of potash, 2 drams, honey, and licorice powder may be spread on the teeth with a paddle every few hours. From Wordnik.com. [Special Report on Diseases of the Horse] Reference
A little consideration will convince any one that the electuary was most likely to achieve the purpose for which it was recommended. From Wordnik.com. [All About Coffee] Reference
(lenitive electuary) may occasionally, early in the morning, be taken. From Wordnik.com. [Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children] Reference
"electuary of cophy," which is, I believe, the only preparation of it which he used or recommended. From Wordnik.com. [Notes and Queries, Number 35, June 29, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc] Reference
You know my electuary; and if we bring him round, it is high time for Janetta to begin to think of settling.”. From Wordnik.com. [Mary Anerley] Reference
"lenitive electuary" is made; and apothecaries prepare a medicinal tincture from the fresh flower-buds of the Blackthorn. From Wordnik.com. [Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure] Reference
A powder, and then into an electuary with sugar, hath, "says. From Wordnik.com. [Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure] Reference
Plum, electuary. From Wordnik.com. [Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure] Reference
9 A purgative electuary. From Wordnik.com. [The Journal to Stella] Reference
5. electuary. From Wordnik.com. [A Spelling-Book for Advanced Classes] Reference
Secondly, an electuary of bole-armoniac, hartshorn-shavings, saffron, and syrup of wood-sorrel. From Wordnik.com. [Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.