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Word

ade

/ˈeɪd/

Definition

n. a type of medicine or drink that is made by mixing a liquid with something else. It is an old word that people do not use much anymore.

n. a preparation made by mixing a liquid with another substance, such as a powder or a juice. Primarily found in historical medical texts or as a suffix in the names of specific remedies.

Examples

“The old recipe calls for a small amount of herbal ade.”

“In the eighteenth century, doctors often prescribed various types of herbal ade to treat common fevers and digestive issues.”

“The manuscript describes a specific herbal ade prepared by steeping dried roots in cold water for several hours before being strained and consumed.”

Examples

simple

“The old recipe calls for a small amount of herbal ade.”

contextual

“In the eighteenth century, doctors often prescribed various types of herbal ade to treat common fevers and digestive issues.”

complex

“The manuscript describes a specific herbal ade prepared by steeping dried roots in cold water for several hours before being strained and consumed.”

Domain

Medicine

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Level
C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Occasional
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