catholicon
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.