cathartic 1
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
Hypernym
medicine 2
noun
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
EnglishDerivationally related form
cathartic 3
adjective
strongly laxative
Hyponym
aloes 1
noun
a purgative made from the leaves of aloe
castor oil 1
noun
a purgative extracted from the seed of the castor-oil plant; used in paint and varnish as well as medically
Epsom salts 2
noun
(used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative
laxative 1
noun
a mild cathartic
purgative consisting of a milky white liquid suspension of magnesium hydroxide; used as a laxative and (in smaller doses) as an antacid
