alexipharmic

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to ward off”) and φάρμακον (phármakon, “drug”).

Noun

alexipharmic (plural alexipharmics)

  1. An antidote to poison.

Adjective

alexipharmic (comparative more alexipharmic, superlative most alexipharmic)

  1. Acting against poison.

References
  • The Chambers Dictionary, 10th edition, 2006.
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