"gum water" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gum water (uncountable)
  1. (medicine, dated) A remedy for coughs and stomach complaints, made from boiling water and gum arabic. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: gum-water
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