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a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness

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  1. n. a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness
  2. An aromatic preparation of carbonate of ammonia and, often, some scent, to avoid or relieve faintness, headache, or the like.
  3. An aromatic preparation of carbonate of ammonia and, often,some scent, to avoid or relieve faintness, headache, or the like.