medicinal

Signification

Adj

1. Having the properties of medicine, or pertaining to medicine; medical.
2. Tending or used to cure disease or relieve pain.
3. Tasting like medicine; particularly of unpleasant or artificial sweet or bitter flavours similar to cherry, almond or licorice.

Noun

Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/məˈdɪsənəl/

Étymologie

From Latin medicīnālis, equivalent to medicine + -al.

Phrases

Pharmacopoeia standards for medicinal oils should be heeded .

Les normes de pharmacopée pour les huiles médicinales doivent être traitées.