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carminative

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːmɪnətɪv, kɑːˈmɪnətɪv/

Definition of carminative

adjective

(chiefly of a drug) relieving flatulence.

noun

a drug that relieves flatulence.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French carminatif, -ive, or medieval Latin carminat- 'healed (by incantation)', from the verb carminare, from Latin carmen (see charm)