Nostrum Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for nostrum.
nostrum
nostrum
/ˈnɒs.tɹəm/
Examples
- Many nostrums have been out there for years.
- He greatly increased the disorder by prescribing a fashionable nostrum.
- I don't have the power to unilaterally ban nostrum.
- Swift was acquainted with the current nostrums, which he despised.
- I do hope that nostrum proves worthy of your support.
- A generation invested a higher proportion in stocks, fed on the nostrum that risk was outmoded.
- Most editors here think this nostrum is totally wrong and should be reverted.
- It is easy to forswear the old nostrums when people are optimistically strewing petals in your path.
- He's proudly testimonialised; folly or purchased cunning Crack up his nastiest nostrums, keep his worst deceptions running.
- It is a well known nostrum for civil dissension to stir up foreign conflict, and then to call upon the patriotism of men from all parties.
hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
noun
patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
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Pouring rum into a nose to cure cold was a popular questionable treatment.
"Nose + Drum. Quack doctors claim their medicine is a drum your nose plays to cure colds."
"Nose + Drum. A fake medicine as weird as using a drum on your nose for a cure."
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