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nostrum

The correct spelling is nostrum.

How to pronounce nostrum

/ˈnɒs.tɹəm/
noun

IPA: /ˈnɒs.tɹəm/

Say it like: Nos-tru-m

The correct spelling is nostrum. A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.
  2. 2.An ineffective but favorite remedy for a problem, usually involving political action.

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