electuary
/ɪˈlɛktʃuˌɛri/
noun
- A medicinal paste or confection made by mixing powdered drugs with honey, syrup, or other sweet substances, taken orally.
- An electuary of rose petals and honey was used as a gentle laxative.
- He preferred an electuary over bitter tinctures because it tasted better.
- The pharmacist prepared an electuary to help soothe the child's cough.
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