gum water

noun

A remedy for coughs and stomach complaints, made from boiling water and gum arabic.

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noungum water (uncountable)

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  1. dateduncountablemedicineA remedy for coughs and stomach complaints, made from boiling water and gum arabic.

    The 24th, erysipelas of the face, red tongue, thirst, hot skin, pulse frequent. (Diet, sweetened gum-water.)

    1833, R. J. Bertin, translated by Charles W. Chauncy, Treatise on the Diseases of the Heart, and Great Vessels, Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blnachard, page 189
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