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Webster 1913 Edition


Alkermes

Al-ker′mes

,
Noun.
[Ar.
al-qirmiz
kermes. See
Kermes
.]
(Old Pharmacy)
A compound cordial, in the form of a confection, deriving its name from the kermes insect, its principal ingredient.

Webster 1828 Edition


Alkermes

ALKERM'ES

, n.
In pharmacy, a compound cordial, in the form of a confection, derived from the kermes berries. Its other ingredients are said to be pippin-cider, rose water, sugar, ambergris, musk, cinnamon, aloes-wood, pearls, and leaf-gold.

Definition 2024


alkermes

alkermes

English

Noun

alkermes (uncountable)

  1. The desiccated bodies of certain insects (female Kermes ilicis and Kermes vermilio), which live on the kermes oak, formerly much used as a material for dye and a medicinal ingredient; also a given mixture, preparation etc. containing such insects.
  2. A red Italian alcoholic liqueur.

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