Meanings
Gregory's powder1
nounGregory's powder (uncountable)
alternative Gregory's Powder · alternative Gregory Powder
- uncountableA specific formulation of rhubarb powder with magnesia and ginger, formerly used as a laxative.
Synonyms: Gregory's mixture
Gregory's Powder2
nounGregory's Powder (uncountable)
- uncountableAlternative letter-case form of Gregory's powder.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA specific formulation of rhubarb powder with magnesia and ginger, formerly used as a laxative.
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Invented by a Scottish doctor, James Gregory (1758–1822).
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Gregory's powder. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gregory's%20powder
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