"nostrum" as noun
1 - A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.
2 - An ineffective but favorite remedy for a problem, usually involving political action.
nostrum
/ˈnɒs.tɹəm/
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A nostrum is a remedy or treatment, often an old or unconventional one, that is believed to cure a particular ailment. It can be a quick fix or a temporary solution, but it may not be based on scientific evidence.
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Brainstorm nostrum
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Synonyms
1 - remedy
2 - panacea
3 - elixir
4 - potion
5 - cure
6 - nostrum
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Antonyms
1 - remedy
2 - cure
3 - treatment
4 - medicine
5 - prescription
6 - potion
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Rayito GIF by Club Balonmano ies Mare Nostrum Torrevieja
Rayito GIF by Club Balonmano ies Mare Nostrum Torrevieja
Costa Daurada Football GIF by Mare Nostrum Cup
Costa Daurada Football GIF by Mare Nostrum Cup
Costa Daurada Football GIF by Mare Nostrum Cup
Costa Daurada Football GIF by Mare Nostrum Cup
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