Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Nostrums.
Nostrums - as a noun
Hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catholicon17cure-allpanacea11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curative13cure6remedy12therapeutic18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
Example Sentences
"He relied on homeopathic nostrums to cure his illness."
"The salesman tried to sell his nostrums as a miracle cure for all ailments."
"She was skeptical of the herbalist's nostrums."
"The advertisements promised that their nostrums could improve memory and concentration."
"The snake oil salesman peddled his nostrums to unsuspecting customers."
Word Game Points
Is NOSTRUMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nostrums is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NOSTRUMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is NOSTRUMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nostrums is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNOSTRUMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is NOSTRUMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nostrums is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNOSTRUMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
