essiac

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noun

A herbal infusion claimed by some to be able to cure cancer.

UncommonScrabble 8

Meanings

nounessiac (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA herbal infusion claimed by some to be able to cure cancer.

Origin

From the surname of the inventor, Rene Caisse, spelled backwards.

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APA

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MLA

“essiac.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/essiac. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “essiac,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/essiac.

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