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   nostrum

   /ˈnɒstrəm/

   noun

   • 1. a medicine prepared by an unqualified person, especially one that is not considered effective: "a charlatan who sells nostrums" Similar patent medicinequack remedypotionelixirpanaceacure-allcure for all illsuniversal remedysovereign remedywonder drugmagic bulletrare:catholicondiacatholiconpanpharmacon
   • ▪ a scheme or remedy for bringing about some social or political reform or improvement: "during tough times, populist nostrums gain favour" Similar remedycureprescriptionanswermagic formulareciperecipe for success

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin, used in the sense ‘(something) of our own making’, neuter of noster ‘our’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOSTRUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NOSTRUM definition: 1. an idea for solving a problem, especially one that is not very good: 2. an idea for solving a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of NOSTRUM is a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness. How to use nostrum in a sentence. Did you know?

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › nostrumNOSTRUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   NOSTRUM meaning: 1. an idea for solving a problem, especially one that is not very good: 2. an idea for solving a…. Learn more.

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   Nostrum definition: a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value; quack medicine.. See examples of NOSTRUM used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nostrumNostrum - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Nostrum refers to a cure-all, a drug, or a medicine that is ineffectual. Before drugs were regulated by the government, there were many nostrums sold to the public. “Snake oil” is one of the most well-known.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOSTRUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   nostrum in American English. (ˈnɑstrəm) noun. 1. a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value; quack medicine. 2. a scheme, theory, device, etc., esp. one to remedy social or political ills; panacea. 3. a medicine made by the person who recommends it.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › nostrumNostrum - definition of nostrum by The Free Dictionary

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   (ˈnɒs trəm) n. 1. a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims; quack medicine. 2. a pet scheme or remedy, esp. for social or political ills; panacea. 3. a medicine made by the person who recommends it; proprietary medicine.