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vulnerary
vulnerary [ vúlnərəri ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
healing: capable of or used for treating and healing wounds


noun  (plural vulneraries)
Definition:
 
healing agent: a drug or other agent used in treating and healing wounds
[Late 16th century. < Latin vulnerarius< vulnus 'wound, injury']
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