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linctus

/ˈlɪŋk.təs/

Meanings
noun
Any syrupy medication; especially a remedy for coughs.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a sweet-tasting linctus to soothe my persistent cough. "
medicine

Related Words

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syrupy adjective

/ˈsɪrəpi/ /ˈsɪrpi/

Having the taste or consistency of syrup.

"The pancakes were delicious with the syrupy maple syrup on top. "

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tasting noun

/ˈteɪstɪŋ/

A small amount of food or drink.

"I only needed a tasting of the soup to know it was too salty. "

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persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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medication noun

/mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.

"My grandmother takes several medications for her high blood pressure. "

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soothe verb

/suːð/

To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

"The loud music was bothering the baby, but a gentle lullaby helped soothe him. "

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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remedy noun

/ˈɹɛmədi/

Something that corrects or counteracts.

"The medicine was a remedy for the persistent cough. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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sweet noun

/swiːt/ /swit/

The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

"The sweet in the lemonade was very noticeable. "

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cough noun

/kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/

A sudden, usually noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, often involuntary.

"Behind me, I heard a distinct, dry cough."

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coughs noun

/kɔfs/ /kɑfs/

A sudden, usually noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, often involuntary.

"Behind me, I heard a distinct, dry cough."