cachet
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a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
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a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
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a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
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a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
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fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
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a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity
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something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
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a seal on a letter
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a medicine used to relieve painsynonyms: analgésique, calmanttypes:aspirinethe acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning plateletsmorphinean alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve paintype of:médicament, médication(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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