English Explanatory Dictionary

water cure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Treatment of pain and illness using water, particularly bathing.
  2. A form of torture in which the victim is forced to drink large quantities of water in a short time.

Word forms

water cure water cures

Etymology

From water + cure.

Synonyms

balneotherapy hydropathy hydrotherapy
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