lactarium

/lækˈtɛəriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A medicinal preparation containing lactose or milk sugar.

“The pharmacist recommended a lactarium to soothe the baby’s digestive issues.”

2. noun

A plant with milk-like sap or latex, especially a species of Euphorbia.

“The explorer encountered a lactarium while trekking through the jungle and noticed its milky sap.”

Synonyms

  • medicinal preparation
  • milk sugar

Antonyms

  • acidic compound
  • toxic substance