Panacea

See also: panacea

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Πανακεια (Panakeia, literally all-curing).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation, US) enPR: păn"ə-sē'ə, IPA(key): /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/
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  • Rhymes: -iːə

Proper noun

Panacea

  1. (Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of healing, remedies, cures and panaceas (medicines, salves, ointments and other curatives). She is a daughter of Asclepius and Epione.

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