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cough drop

–noun
a small, medicinal lozenge for relieving a cough, sore throat, hoarseness, etc.

Origin:
1850–55
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cough drop  
n.  A small, often medicated and sweetened lozenge taken orally to ease coughing or soothe a sore throat.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: cough drop
Function: noun
: a lozenge or troche used to relieve coughing
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

cough drop n.
A small, often medicated and sweetened lozenge taken orally to ease coughing or soothe a sore throat.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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