Etymology

emmenagogue

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Today it means: An herb that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing menstruation. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἔμμηνα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἔμμηνα“menses”
  2. English todayemmenagogue

From Ancient Greek ἔμμηνα (émmēna, “menses”) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “leading”).

Words from the same roots

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emmenology

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