stomachic

1 of 2

adjective

sto·​mach·​ic stə-ˈma-kik How to pronounce stomachic (audio)
: of or relating to the stomach
stomachic vessels

stomachic

2 of 2

noun

: a stimulant or tonic for the stomach

Examples of stomachic in a Sentence

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Adjective
Cardamom oil is especially known to help alleviate digestive system problems, working as a laxative, colic, stomachic, and diuretic [1]. Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2014

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1735, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stomachic was circa 1656

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“Stomachic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stomachic. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

stomachic

1 of 2 adjective
sto·​mach·​ic stə-ˈmak-ik How to pronounce stomachic (audio)
: of or relating to the stomach
stomachic vessels

stomachic

2 of 2 noun
: a stimulant or tonic for the stomach
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