catholicon
See also: Catholicon
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Etymology edit
Late Middle English, via Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek καθολικόν (katholikón, “that which is universal”), the neuter substantive form of καθολικός (katholikós).
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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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