carminative

noun

medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing

adjective

relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping)

Roots

carminarecarmin- · Latin · to card wool, cleanse ativus-ative · Latin · tending to

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