English Explanatory Dictionary

orvietan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A medicinal preparation made from herbs, wine and honey, thought to be an antidote for any poison.

Pronunciation

/ˌɔːvɪˈeɪtən/ /ˌɔːvɪˈiːtən/ ôr'vē-ātʹn ôr'vē-ētʹn

Word forms

orvietan orviétan

Etymology

17th century: from French orviétan, from Italian orvietano (“of Orvieto”), after the place of origin of its creator.

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