English Explanatory Dictionary

clyster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A medicine applied via the rectum; an enema or suppository.

Pronunciation

/ˈklɪstə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clyster.wav /ˈklɪstɚ/

Word forms

clyster clysters

Etymology

From Middle French clystere, or its Latin source, in turn from Ancient Greek κλυστήρ (klustḗr).

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