About The Word Sinapism

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Sinapism to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Sinapism definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Sinapism

Sinapism Meaning & Definition
Sinapism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sinapism?

[n] a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sinapism: mustard plaster

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sinapism:

See Also | cataplasm | plaster | poultice

Sinapism In Webster's Dictionary

\Sin"a*pism\, n. [L. sinapismus, Gr. ????, the use of a mustard blister, fr. ??? to apply a mustard blister, fr. ???? mustard.] (Med.) A plaster or poultice composed principally of powdered mustard seed, or containing the volatile oil of mustard seed. It is a powerful irritant.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Endospore-forming bacteria ‐ a group of…
  • Exquisitely ‐ in a delicate manner; "finely shaped features"; "her fine drawn…
  • Pornographically ‐ in a…
  • Irreparable ‐ impossible to repair, rectify, or amend; "irreparable harm";…
  • Make over ‐ make new; "She is remaking her image" [v] use again in altered…
  • Dauntless ‐ invulnerable to fear or intimidation; "audacious explorers";…
  • Smoke ‐ (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity; "he swung late…
  • Litigator ‐ (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation; "plaintiffs…
  • Acid test ‐ a rigorous or crucial…
  • Rent-roll ‐ a register of rents; includes the names of tenants and the amount…