'Physic' definitions:

Definition of 'physic'

From: WordNet
noun
A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels [syn: purgative, cathartic, physic, aperient]

Definition of 'Physic'

From: GCIDE
  • Physic \Phys"ic\ (f[i^]z"[i^]k), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Physiced (f[i^]z"[i^]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. Physicking (f[i^]z"[i^]k*[i^]ng).]
  • 1. To treat with physic or medicine; to administer medicine to, esp. a cathartic; to operate on as a cathartic; to purge. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To work on as a remedy; to heal; to cure. [1913 Webster]
  • The labor we delight in physics pain. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • A mind diseased no remedy can physic. --Byron. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Physic'

From: GCIDE
  • Physic \Phys"ic\ (f[i^]z"[i^]k), n. [OE. phisike, fisike, OF. phisique, F. physique knowledge of nature, physics, L. physica, physice, fr. Gr. fysikh`, fr. fysiko`s natural, from fy`sis nature, fr. fy`ein to produce, grow, akin to E. be. See Be, and cf. Physics, Physique.]
  • 1. The art of healing diseases; the science of medicine; the theory or practice of medicine; -- an archaic term, superseded by medicine. [archaic] "A doctor of physik." --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A specific internal application for the cure or relief of sickness; a remedy for disease; a medicine. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Specifically, a medicine that purges; a cathartic. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. A physician. [R.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Physic nut (Bot.), a small tropical American euphorbiaceous tree (Jatropha Curcas), and its seeds, which are well flavored, but contain a drastic oil which renders them dangerous if eaten in large quantities. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'physic'

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