Cantharis
Translation of "cantharis" into Russian
cantharis
NounUK
/kænˈθɑːrɪs/
US
/kænˈθɛrɪs/
cantharis
cantharides pl
The cantharis is often used in homeopathic remedies.
Кантарис часто используется в гомеопатических средствах.
cantharides
Nouncantharis
UK
/kænˈθær.ɪ.diːz/
US
/kænˈθɛr.ɪˌdiz/
cantharides pl
cantharis
Cantharides are used in some traditional medicines.
Кантариды используются в некоторых традиционных лекарствах.
Definitions
cantharis
Noun(Pharmacology, homeopathy) A preparation made from the dried bodies of the Spanish fly, formerly used as a vesicant or supposed aphrodisiac.
The apothecary offered a tincture of cantharis, claiming it had potent medicinal properties.
A blister beetle, especially the Spanish fly (Lytta vesicatoria), whose dried bodies are used medicinally.
A single cantharis can raise painful blisters if handled carelessly.
cantharides
NounUK
/kænˈθær.ɪ.diːz/
US
/kænˈθɛr.ɪˌdiz/
A preparation of dried and powdered blister beetles, especially the Spanish fly, used historically as a counterirritant and aphrodisiac.
The apothecary offered cantharides as a remedy, though its use was controversial due to potential side effects.
The plural of cantharis; the blister beetles themselves, especially the Spanish fly.
Historically, apothecaries would collect cantharides from fields at dawn.
Cantharis
Proper nounA genus of soldier beetles (family Cantharidae) whose species are commonly found on flowers and have soft, leathery elytra.
Cantharis fusca is a widespread European species that preys on aphids.