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Adjective: carminative  kaa(r)'mi-nu-tiv or kaa(r)-mi-nu-tiv
  1. Relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic, flatulence or griping)
    "He took carminative medication to ease his discomfort";
    - flatus-relieving
Noun: carminative  kaa(r)'mi-nu-tiv or kaa(r)-mi-nu-tiv
  1. Medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing
    "He took a carminative to relieve his indigestion"

Derived forms: carminatives

See also: healthful

Type of: med [informal], medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine

Encyclopedia: Carminative