antikamnia

/æntɪˈkæmniə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of patent medicine, especially a pain reliever, that was popular in the mid-19th century

“The company’s product was a rival to the well-known antikamnia, which had been a staple in many pharmacies.”

Synonyms

  • pain reliever
  • patent medicine

Antonyms

  • placebo