catholicon

noun — 2 senses

catholicon

noun

/kəˈθɒlɪkɒn/ · /kəˈθɒlɪkən/

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

1

Medicine, Sciences A supposed universal remedy.

2

A large urban church used for large gatherings.

Orthodox Christianity

Synonyms
panacea, cure-all
Derived terms
diacatholicon

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