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cough syrup

–noun
a medicated, syruplike fluid, usually flavored and nonnarcotic or mildly narcotic, for relieving coughs or soothing irritated throats.
Also called cough medicine.


Origin:
1875–80
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Main Entry: cough syrup
Function: noun
: any of various sweet usually medicated liquids used to relieve coughing
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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cough syrup n.
A sweetened medicated liquid taken orally to ease coughing.

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