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anodyne (s) (noun), anodynes (pl)
A medicine or remedy that soothes or relieves pain: The doctor told Saul that there were several safe anodynes from which to choose to relieve the pain in his foot.
Anything that comforts or soothes including a medicine.
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This entry is located in the following units: a-, an- (page 13) odyn-, odyno-, -odynia, -odynic,-odyne, -odyn, -dyne, -dynia + (page 1)
anodyne (adjective), more anodyne, most anodyne
Relating to something that can soothe or put an end to pain: The ointment that Dr. Smart gave Jill was very anodyne and relieved the painful spot on her leg.
This entry is located in the following unit: odyn-, odyno-, -odynia, -odynic,-odyne, -odyn, -dyne, -dynia + (page 1)