vervenia

/vəˈvɛnɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word that refers to a mixture of wine and spices, especially a medieval medicinal drink.

“In her thesis, the historian discussed the use of vevernia in medieval Europe as a supposed cure for various ailments.”

Synonyms

  • medicinal wine
  • spiced wine

Antonyms

  • plain water
  • unsweetened water