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hippocras

Syllabification: (hip·po·cras)
Pronunciation: /ˈhipəˌkras/

Definition of hippocras

noun

historical
  • wine flavored with spices.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French ipocras 'Hippocrates' (see Hippocrates), translating medieval Latin vinum Hippocraticum 'Hippocratic wine' (because it was strained through a filter called a Hippocrates' sleeve)

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