catholicon
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See also: Catholicon
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Late Middle English, via Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek καθολικόν (katholikón, “that which is universal”), the neuter substantive form of καθολικός (katholikós).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
catholicon (plural catholica or catholicons)
- (medicine) A supposed universal remedy.
- (Orthodox Christianity) A large urban church used for large gatherings.
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