cough syrup
noun
a medicated, syruplike fluid, usually flavored and nonnarcotic or mildly narcotic, for relieving coughs or soothing irritated throats.
Also called
cough medicine.
Origin of cough syrup
First recorded in 1875–80
Words nearby cough syrup
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Example sentences from the Web for cough syrup
Cough-syrup is made from them and also substitutes for tobacco and hops.
Field Book of Western Wild Flowers |Margaret Armstrong
Medical definitions for cough syrup
cough syrup
n.
A sweetened medicated liquid taken orally to ease coughing.