vulnerary
[ vuhl-nuh-rer-ee ]
/ ˈvʌl nəˌrɛr i /
adjective
used to promote the healing of wounds, as herbs or other remedies.
noun, plural vul·ner·ar·ies.
a remedy for wounds.
Origin of vulnerary
Words nearby vulnerary
vulgate bible,
vulgus,
vulned,
vulnerable,
vulnerable phase,
vulnerary,
vulpecula,
vulpecular,
vulpicide,
vulpine,
vulsellum
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British Dictionary definitions for vulnerary
vulnerary
/ (ˈvʌlnərərɪ) med /
adjective
of, relating to, or used to heal a wound
noun plural -aries
a vulnerary drug or agent
Word Origin for vulnerary
C16: from Latin
vulnerārius belonging to wounds, from
vulnus a wound
Medical definitions for vulnerary
vulnerary
[ vŭl′nə-rĕr′ē ]
adj.
Used in the healing or treating of wounds.
n.
A remedy used in healing or treating wounds.