catholicon
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See also: Catholicon
English
Etymology
Late Middle English, via Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek καθολικόν (katholikón, “that which is universal”), the neuter substantive form of καθολικός (katholikós).
Pronunciation
Noun
catholicon (plural catholica or catholicons)
- (medicine) A supposed universal remedy.
- (Orthodox Christianity) A large urban church used for large gatherings.