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English > 1 sense of the word emetic:
NOUNartifactemetic, vomit, vomitive, nauseanta medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
emetic > pronunciation
Soundsihmeh'tihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 714 rhymes with ihk...
English > emetic: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA medicine that induces nausea and vomiting.
Synonymsvomit, vomitive, nauseant
NarroweripecacA medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning)
powdered mustard, dry mustardA substance such that one to three tablespoons dissolved in a glass of warm water is a homemade emetic
Broaderremedy, curative, cure, therapeuticA medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve / relieve pain