emménagogue

French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔμμηνα (émmēna, “menses”) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “leading”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɑ̃.me.na.ɡɔɡ/

Adjective

emménagogue (plural emménagogues)

1. emmenagogic (that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing menstruation)

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Noun

emménagogue m (plural emménagogues)

1. emmenagogue (substance that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing menstruation)

Further reading

• “emménagogue”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.