emménagogue
French edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ἔμμηνα (émmēna, “menses”) + ἀγωγός (agōgós, “leading”).
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
emménagogue (plural emménagogues)
- emmenagogic (that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing menstruation)
- des plantes emménagogues ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
Noun edit
emménagogue m (plural emménagogues)
- emmenagogue (substance that stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus, causing menstruation)
Further reading edit
- “emménagogue”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.