catholicon

See also: Catholicon

English

Etymology

Late Middle English, via Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek καθολικόν (katholikón, “that which is universal”), the neuter substantive form of καθολικός (katholikós).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kəˈθɒlɪkɒn/, /kəˈθɒlɪkən/

Noun

catholicon (plural catholica or catholicons)

1. (medicine) A supposed universal remedy.
2. (Orthodox Christianity) A large urban church used for large gatherings.

Synonyms

• panacea
• cure-all

Derived terms

• diacatholicon