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- US Pronunciation
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- [nos-truh m]
- /ˈnɒs trəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nos-truh m]
- /ˈnɒs trəm/
Definitions of nostrums word
- noun nostrums a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value; quack medicine. 1
- noun nostrums a scheme, theory, device, etc., especially one to remedy social or political ills; panacea. 1
- noun nostrums a medicine made by the person who recommends it. 1
- noun nostrums a patent medicine. 1
- noun nostrums Plural form of nostrum. 1
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Origin of nostrums
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin nostrum our, ours (neuter singular of noster); referring to the seller's calling the drug “our” drug
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Parts of speech for Nostrums
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nostrums popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nostrums usage trend in Literature
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