| cough drop | |
| —n | |
| a lozenge to relieve a cough | |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
cough drop n.
A small, often medicated and sweetened lozenge taken orally to ease coughing or soothe a sore throat.