a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

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capric acid (ˈkæprɪk)

—n
	another name for decanoic acid

[C19: from Latin caper goat, so named from its smell]

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capric acid cap·ric acid (kāp'rĭk)
n.
A fatty acid obtained from animal fats and oils and used in the manufacture of perfumes and fruit flavorings.

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