1 (formal, disapproving) an idea that is intended to solve a problem but that will probably not succeed:
He criticized such right-wing nostrums as wage freezes or cuts in public spending.
2 (old-fashioned) a medicine that is not made in a scientific way, and that is not effective
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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