Meaning of Vermifuge | Babel Free

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A drug that causes the expulsion or death of intestinal worms, such as tapeworms.

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“1867, Advertisement, The Prairie Farmer, Volume 20, New Series, page 264, We have⟳ been informed that the usual practice of Merchants, Farmers and Planters, in ordering their supplies of Dr. McLane's Celebrated VERMIFUGE, has been to simply write⟳ and order⟳ Vermifuge. The consequence is that instead of the genuine Dr. McLanes's Vermifuge, they very frequently get⟳ one or other of the many worthless preparations called Vermifuge now before the public.”

“[...]; that the fruit is very good eating, either raw or boiled, and that the seeds, distinguished by a mustard-like pungency, are an efficacious vermifuge for children.”

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