English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἀνακαθαρτικός (anakathartikós, to cleanse upward, i.e. by vomiting). See cathartic.

Adjective

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anacathartic (not comparable)

  1. That produces vomiting

Noun

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anacathartic (plural anacathartics)

  1. Any medicine or substance that produces vomiting.
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