carminative
/kɑː(ɹ)ˈmɪnətɪv/
adjective1
noun1
- A drug or substance that relieves the discomfort of gas in the digestive tract, either by reducing its production (by the gut microbiota) or by inducing its expulsion (whether as belches [upper GI action] or as flatus [lower GI action]).
- “A mental carminative,” said Mr. Scogan reflectively. “That's what you need.” — 1921
forms
carminatives · more carminative · most carminative