alexiteric (uh-LEK-si-TER-ik) adjective Counteracting the effects of poison; warding off contagion.
noun An antidote against poison; preventive against contagion. [From Medieval Latin alexiterium (remedy), from Greek alexein (to ward off).] "[Frantz Fanon] goes on to describe, '...poisons for which there is no known alexiteric.'" David Macey; Frantz Fanon: A Biography; Picador; 2001. This week's theme: words related to medicine. Sponsors' Messages: Catch a joyous live performance. Own a beautiful CD (or six). Or follow the journey and journal of a modern troubadour. http://www.bethwoodmusic.com/ Monthly French, German, Italian and Spanish cultural audio magazines for intermediate-to-advanced learners. http://web.champs-elysees.com/wsmith1 ............................................................................ It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry. -Thomas Paine, philosopher and writer (1737-1809) Share the magic of words. Send a gift subscription of A.Word.A.Day: http://wordsmith.org/awad/gift.html Pronunciation: http://wordsmith.org/words/alexiteric.wav http://wordsmith.org/words/alexiteric.ram Permalink: http://wordsmith.org/words/alexiteric.html This message was sent to "[email protected]".
