Jewish penicillin

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Referring to the belief that chicken soup, a traditional dish of Jewish cuisine, alleviates the symptoms of certain conditions such as the common cold.

Noun[edit]

Jewish penicillin (uncountable)

  1. (informal, humorous) Chicken soup, especially with matzo balls.