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(medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless

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  1. n. (medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless
  2. n. communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive