"Gregory's powder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Gregory's Powder [alternative], Gregory Powder [alternative]
Etymology: Invented by a Scottish doctor, James Gregory (1758–1822). Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Gregory's powder}} Gregory's powder (uncountable)
  1. A specific formulation of rhubarb powder with magnesia and ginger, formerly used as a laxative. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: Gregory's mixture
    Sense id: en-Gregory's_powder-en-noun-W1RufUs3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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