English Explanatory Dictionary

Gregory's powder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A specific formulation of rhubarb powder with magnesia and ginger, formerly used as a laxative.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Gregory's powder.

Word forms

Gregory's powder Gregory Powder

Etymology

Invented by a Scottish doctor, James Gregory (1758–1822).

Synonyms

Gregory's mixture
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