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nostrum

noun

/ˈnɑːstrəm/

Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

cure-all, panacea, quack remedy, placebo

proven cure, effective treatment

political nostrum, medical nostrum, economic nostrum

A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.

A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

The quality of being rash or impulsive.

The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government au...

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.